| Nioro | |
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| Cercle | |
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Location of Nioro Cercle in Mali |
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| Country |
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| Region | Kayes Region |
| Admin HQ (Chef-lieu) | Nioro du Sahel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11,060 km2 (4,270 sq mi) |
| Population (2009 census) | |
| • Total | 230,488 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (54/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
Nioro Cercle is an administrative subdivision of the Kayes Region of Mali. Its administrative center (chef-lieu) is the town of Nioro du Sahel. The commune is on the Mauritanian border and has long been a major stop on the trans-Saharan trade.
The cercle is divided into 16 communes:
Coordinates: 15°05′N 9°45′W / 15.083°N 9.750°W