Castles & Forts in Niger map & data
There are 16 castles and forts mapped in Niger, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Tahoua/Agadez (6), Zinder/Diffa (6) and Maradi (2) - Tahoua/Agadez alone holds 38% of them. 81% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Fort de Madama, Château d'eau Tawaye Tawaye and Palais Royal.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tahoua/Agadez | 6 | 38% |
| Zinder/Diffa | 6 | 38% |
| Maradi | 2 | 13% |
| Niamey | 1 | 6.3% |
| Tillaberi | 1 | 6.3% |
Notable castles and forts in Niger
- Fort de MadamaTahoua/Agadez · fort
- Château d'eau Tawaye TawayeNiamey · castle
- Palais RoyalTillaberi · castle
- Palais du Chef de Canton de Guidan RoumdjiMaradi · castle
- FADA CARLOZinder/Diffa · castle
- Fort MassuTahoua/Agadez · castle
- Sultanat de MaradiMaradi · castle
- Kazelmarie Zinder/Diffa · castle
- Sultanat d'Agadez سلطنة أغاديسTahoua/Agadez · castle
- Palais de Tambari - le chef des TouaregZinder/Diffa · castle
- SorazZinder/Diffa · castle
- Sultanat de ZinderZinder/Diffa · castle
- gidaZinder/Diffa · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Niger?
This layer holds 16 castles and forts in Niger, the most of them in Tahoua/Agadez. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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