# Niamtougou

> town in the Kara region of Togo

**Wikidata**: [Q201342](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q201342)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niamtougou)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/niamtougou

## Summary
Niamtougou is a city located in the Kara Region of Togo, with a population of approximately 22,986 people as of 2005 and 27,132 people as of the 2023 census. It is situated at coordinates 9.7666666666667 latitude and 1.1 longitude.

## Key Facts
- Located in the Kara Region of Togo
- Has a population of 22,986 (2005) and 27,132 (2023 census)
- Coordinates are 9.7666666666667 latitude and 1.1 longitude
- Classified as a city with a sitelink count of 17 on Wikipedia
- Native and official name is Niamtougou
- Wikidata description identifies it as a town in the Kara region of Togo
- Associated with the geonames identifier 2364812
- Has a freebase identifier of /m/05m4w9
- Uses multiple languages including English, French, Russian, and others on Wikipedia

## FAQs
- What is the population of Niamtougou?  
  Niamtougou had a population of 22,986 people in 2005 and 27,132 people according to the 2023 census.

- Where is Niamtougou located?  
  Niamtougou is situated in the Kara Region of Togo, with coordinates at 9.7666666666667 latitude and 1.1 longitude.

- What languages are used on Wikipedia for Niamtougou?  
  Wikipedia provides information about Niamtougou in multiple languages including English, French, Russian, German, Italian, and others.

- What is the official name of this city?  
  The official name of the city is Niamtougou, which is also its native label.

## Why It Matters
Niamtougou serves as an important urban center within the Kara Region of Togo, contributing to the regional population and economic activities. As a city with a population of over 27,000 people, it plays a significant role in the local administration, commerce, and social services of the area. The town's presence in the Kara Region helps support the regional development and provides essential services to the surrounding rural communities.

## Notable For
- Has a population that increased from 22,986 in 2005 to 27,132 in 2023
- Is categorized as a city with specific geographic coordinates
- Features an image available on Wikimedia Commons
- Uses multiple languages on Wikipedia including English, French, Russian, and others
- Has a geonames identifier of 2364812 for location referencing

## Body
### General Information
Niamtougou is a city situated in the Kara Region of Togo. According to the source material, it is classified as a city with a population of approximately 22,986 people as of 2005 and 27,132 people according to the 2023 census. The town is located at coordinates 9.7666666666667 latitude and 1.1 longitude.

### Geographic and Administrative Details
The city is part of the Kara Region in Togo, as indicated by the structured properties. It has a Wikidata description identifying it as a town in this region. The official and native name is consistently recorded as Niamtougou across multiple references. The town's population figures show an increase from 22,986 in 2005 to 27,132 in 2023, with the 2023 figure being determined through a census process.

### Identification and Classification
Niamtougou is identified by several unique identifiers including a geonames identifier of 2364812 and a freebase identifier of /m/05m4w9. The city has a sitelink count of 17 on Wikipedia and is categorized under the commons identifier Niamtougou. It appears in multiple languages on Wikipedia including English, French, Russian, German, Italian, and others.

### Population and Demographics
The population data shows a growth trend over time, with the 2005 figure being 22,986 and the 2023 figure being 27,132. The population determination for 2023 was based on a census method, while the 2005 figure has a point-in-time reference without additional qualification details.

### Media and References
An image of Niamtougou is available on Wikimedia Commons at the URL https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Niamtougou1.jpg. The town has references to various sources including Russian Wikipedia and other online references. The snarc_id for this location is recorded as Vesta, and it has a gns_unique_feature_id of -1498431.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. GeoNames
3. BBC Things