Bermo is a
department of the
Maradi Region in
Niger
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. The department is located in the centre of the country. Its administrative seat is the city of
Bermo. As of 2012, the department had a total population of 52,274 people.
History
The department goes back to the administrative post (''poste administratif'') of Bermo, which was established in 1988. In 2011, the administrative post was separated from the department of
Dakoro and elevated to the department of Bermo.
Municipalities
Bermo Department is divided into two municipalities, listed with population as of 2012 census:
*
Bermo (30,761)
*
Gababedji (21,513)
Notes
Departments of Niger
Maradi Region
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