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Zinder overview
Zinder (orange) and the other large cities of Niger
Zinder lies in Zinder Region in Niger at 13.81°N, 8.99°E, about 460 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Niamey (UTC+1); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Maradi (361,702) and larger than Tahoua (159,468). 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 744 km away; the nearest large city is Matamey, 70 km from Zinder.
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 Zinder
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Matamey Zinder Region | 70 km | 37,374 |
| Magaria Zinder Region | 90 km | 35,091 |
| Tessaoua Maradi Region | 108 km | 58,750 |
| Tanout Zinder Region | 130 km | 27,527 |
| Aguié Maradi Region | 135 km | 23,545 |
| Gouré Zinder Region | 140 km | 24,752 |
| Mayahi Maradi Region | 143 km | 22,183 |
Largest cities in Niger
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Zinder?
Zinder has about 318,874 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Zinder the capital of Niger?
No. The capital of Niger is Niamey (1,323,691 people), about 744 km away. Zinder is the 3rd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Zinder compared with the rest of Niger?
Its 318,874 residents are 1.1% of the 29,076,978 people living in Niger today. Niamey is larger with 1,323,691 people.
Where is Zinder?
In Zinder Region, Niger, at latitude 13.81 and longitude 8.99, 460 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Matamey (70 km), Magaria (90 km), Tessaoua (108 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Zinder Population 2026 — Niger. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/niger/zinder/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/niger/zinder/">Zinder 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.