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Notable lake · Zinder Region, Niger

Mare de Chiya

Mare de Chiya is a lake in Zinder Region, Niger.

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Mare de Chiya: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Mare de Chiya

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Mare de Chiya — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 13.81198, 9.15213. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Mare de Chiya full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Mare de Chiya yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Mare de Chiya?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Mare de Chiya?

    Nearby: Mare de Guidimouni (lake, 53 km), Mare de Lassouri (lake, 65 km), Mare de Falki (lake, 18 km), Zinder Grand Mosque (dargah, 21 km), Barrage de Bargouma (lake, 21 km), Barrage de Kassama (lake, 28 km).

    Is Mare de Chiya worth visiting?

    Mare de Chiya is listed as a notable lake in Niger on Spotwander.