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Maradi (orange) and the other large cities of Niger
Maradi lies in Maradi Region in Niger at 13.5°N, 7.1°E, about 360 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Niamey (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Niamey (1,323,691) and larger than Zinder (318,874). The largest city in Niger is Niamey with 1,323,691 people; the capital, Niamey, has 1,323,691.
The national capital, Niamey, is about 540 km away; the nearest large city is Aguié, 73 km from Maradi.
Niger as a whole has a live population of 29,076,978 (+3.1% a year) and ranks #54 of 238 countries — see the Niger population page for the full statistics and the Niger atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Maradi
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Aguié Maradi Region | 73 km | 23,545 |
| Mayahi Maradi Region | 80 km | 22,183 |
| Tessaoua Maradi Region | 100 km | 58,750 |
| Dakoro Maradi Region | 118 km | 39,645 |
| Madaoua Tahoua Region | 139 km | 37,858 |
| Matamey Zinder Region | 149 km | 37,374 |
Largest cities in Niger
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Maradi?
Maradi has about 361,702 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Maradi the capital of Niger?
No. The capital of Niger is Niamey (1,323,691 people), about 540 km away. Maradi is the 2nd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Maradi compared with the rest of Niger?
Its 361,702 residents are 1.2% of the 29,076,978 people living in Niger today. Niamey is larger with 1,323,691 people.
Where is Maradi?
In Maradi Region, Niger, at latitude 13.5 and longitude 7.1, 360 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Aguié (73 km), Mayahi (80 km), Tessaoua (100 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Maradi Population 2026 — Niger. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/niger/maradi/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/niger/maradi/">Maradi Population 2026 — Niger</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.