Kollo

Kollo is a strategically located town in southwestern Niger, within the Tillabéri Region, situated only 35 kilometers southeast of the capital, Niamey. Perched on the left bank of the Niger River, the town leverages its proximity to water to serve as a premier center for irrigated agriculture. It is particularly renowned for its extensive rice paddies and the production of fresh vegetables and fruits that supply the markets of Niamey daily. Beyond its economic role, Kollo is an educational hub, home to institutions specializing in rural development and agricultural training for the nation's youth. The population is primarily of the Zarma ethnic group, whose cultural heritage is deeply tied to the river and traditional farming practices. As the administrative seat of the Kollo Department, the town has developed a semi-urban infrastructure that bridges rural productivity with capital-city connectivity. Its location makes it a crucial player in the regional food supply chain and a vital link in the socio-economic development of the Niger River valley.

Nearby cities

Téra

A quiet town in the far west of the country, near the border with Burkina Faso.

Tillabéri

As the gateway to the Sahel, this city on the banks of the Niger offers green rice fields amidst dry areas.

Ayorou

Picturesquely built on islands in the Niger River, this place is especially known for its colorful Sunday market.

Say

As a deeply religious center south of the capital, this place attracts believers to the banks of the Niger with old mosques.

Filingué

Nestled in dry steppes, this settlement preserves the original lifestyle of the Sahel inhabitants.

Ouallam

A tranquil small town north of the capital, living primarily from herding and dry farming.

Gothèye

The settlement is idyllically situated on the banks of the great river and maintains a deeply rooted tradition of boat building.

Banibangou

The small, rugged border settlement bravely battles climatic conditions and preserves its culture.

Bankilaré

A small rural community that proves its vitality through regular livestock markets.

Kouré

A town east of Niamey, famous for being the home of the last herd of West African giraffes in the wild.

Balleyara

This place literally explodes with energy when its nationally renowned livestock market takes place every Sunday.

History & landmarks

W National Park

A transboundary UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its diverse wildlife and the characteristic W-shape of the Niger River.

More places

Say Islamic Center

Say was influential in the 19th century as an intellectual and religious center of West Africa.

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Historical Boubon

A small village on an island, known for generations for its traditional pottery.

Old Zarma Capital Ouallam

A significant historical Zarma settlement that played a major role in repelling regional invasions.

Samira Hill Gold Mine

Niger's first commercial gold mine, located in the Liptako-Gourma area near the border with Burkina Faso, a key factor in gold exports.

Koma Bangou Gold Field

One of the most important artisanal gold mining sites in the Tillabéri area, where tens of thousands of people search for gold under diff…

Tillabéri River Crossing

An ancient, strategically important point for crossing the Niger River for trade caravans.

Historical Filingué

An old settlement in the Dallol Bosso that has served as an agricultural and trade center for centuries.

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Kandadji Dam

A massive hydropower and irrigation project under construction on the Niger River, designed to revolutionize the country's energy indepen…