Akokan
NigerNE
Place in Arlit Department, Niger
Akokan is a mining town in the Arlit Department of the Agadez Region of northern-central Niger. It is located about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) southwest of Arlit in the Sahara Desert, and roughly 250 kilometres (160 mi) north of Agadez. It is considered to be Niger's "second uranium town". SOMAIR and COMINAK, run by Areva and the Nigerien state, operate uranium mines in the vicinity of the towns of Akokan and Arlit. In the maps of the area, Akokan is classified under "Mine - Agadez-Niger". The Tuareg and Toubou people are local to the area.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 18.711, 7.344
- Timezone
- Africa/Niamey
Overview of Akokan
Akokan — a destination in Niger — is worth a place on your map. Akokan is strongest on culture. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Akokan
Culture in Akokan
(1)Looking for culture? Akokan has Mines. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Akokan.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Niger plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Africa/Niamey on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Akokan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Akokan known for?
- Travellers associate Akokan with culture. It sits in Niger.
- What can you do in Akokan?
- Akokan is tagged with Mines, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Akokan located?
- Akokan belongs to Niger, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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