Lazaret
Lazaret is a northern suburb of Niamey, Niger. It is best known historically for its refugee camp with many Tuareg people. The camp became the largest in the Sahel during the extreme drought of 1973-1975.- Suburb with about 24,300 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 230 metres (750 feet)
- …is also known as “Lazaret, Niger”
- Description: quarter of Niamey
Places of Interest
Highlights include Seyni Kountche Stadium and Great Mosque of Niamey.
Seyni Kountche Stadium
Seyni Kountche Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Niamey, Niger. Seyni Kountche Stadium is situated 3½ km south of Lazaret.
Great Mosque of Niamey
The Grand Mosque of Niamey is a Sunni mosque located in Niamey, Niger that was built in the 1970s. Great Mosque of Niamey is situated 4 km southeast of Lazaret.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tourakou and Djeddah Koira Mè.
Lazaret
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Latitude
13.55516° or 13° 33′ 19″ north
Longitude
2.11847° or 2° 7′ 7″ east
Open location code
7F54H449+39
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to German—“Lazaret” goes by many names.
Places with the Same Name
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Nord Lazaret and Banifandou I.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Marché de Lazaret and Agence Sonef Lazaret.
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