Tahoua is a city in Niger and the administrative centre of the Department of Tahoua and the larger Tahoua Region.Tahoua, Niger Page. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. 1996–2004 It is the fourth largest city in the country, with a population of 117,826 (2012 Census).
Overview The city is primarily a market town for the surrounding agricultural area. It serves as an entrepot for Tuareg merchants from the north and Fulani traders from the south. The town is noted for its production of tchoukou cheese.Geels, Jolijn, (2006) Bradt Travel Guide - Niger, pgs. 145-55
It is divided into a pair of urban municipalities: Tahoua I and Tahoua II. The town itself is divided into an old town area, and the Sabon Gari ('new town') area to the north.
History Tahoua began as a pair of small villages called Bilbis and Fakoua and began growing from the 17th century on as various groups began migrating to the area, such as the Fulani and Tuareg. Various animist (or Azna) peoples began fleeing to the area to escape persecution from Muslim rulers further north. In 1990, Tahoua was reported to have the lowest HDI score in history, at 0.172.
Demographics Tahoua is mainly dominated by Hausa, Fulani, and Tuareg ethnic groups.
Transport Tahoua is served by the Tahoua Airport.
Climate Tahoua has a hot desert climate (BWh) according to the Köppen climate classification.
Notable people Diamond Zahra - actress
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