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Dosso, Niger
Dosso Region · Niger
Dosso is a mid-size city in Dosso Region, Niger with a population of 79,406. Elevation: 715 ft (218 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Dosso
Dosso is a city in the south-west corner of Niger, lying approximately 130–140 kilometres (81–87 mi) south-east of the capital Niamey at the junction of the main routes to Zinder and Benin. The eighth-most populous town in Niger and the largest in Dosso Region, it had an official population during the 2001 census of 43,561. The population grew to 58,671 in the 2012 census. It is the capital of its region - which covers five departments in the southwestern corner of the nation - as well as of its own department, Dosso Department. The city itself lies at the centre of its own Urban Commune.
People
Climate
| Population | 79,406 |
| Population Density | 256 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.0490°, 3.1937° |
| Timezone | Africa/Niamey |
| Country | 🇳🇪 Niger |
| State / Province | Dosso Region |
| Average Temperature | 84°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 20.9 inches (531 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Dosso
Dosso is a mid-size city in Niger (Dosso Region) with a population of 79,406. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet (218 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Niamey.
Climate in Dosso
Dosso has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (34.3°C), the coldest is Dec (23.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 869 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 84.1°F |
| 56% above Niger avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 310.3 sq mi (803.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.0490°N, 3.1937°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Niamey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 92°F (33°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 85°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in |
Dosso has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 77°F in January to 92°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Dosso
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEG 5 | College | - | , |
| Complexe Scolaire Nouvelle Humanitaire | College | - | , |
| École Normale d'Instituteurs Mali Bero | College | - | , |
| High School Saraounia Mangou | College | - | , |
Schools in Dosso
22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macis | - | - | - | - |
| ADRA | - | - | - | - |
| Madersa Sabili Achar | - | - | - | - |
| CSP Tagour | - | - | - | - |
| CSP Ouataga | - | - | - | - |
| CEG 4 Dosso | - | - | - | - |
| CES Dosso | - | - | - | - |
| École Primaire Banizoumbou | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe scolaire privé le souffle du savoir | - | - | - | - |
| TD1 | - | - | - | - |
| TD1 | - | - | - | - |
| CEG Kaka Nameoua | - | - | - | - |
| CSP Babban Zawre | - | - | - | - |
| Hayyat | - | - | - | - |
| Institut Superieur de Santé Public | - | - | - | - |
| CSP Dan Tata | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Garantché | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Mederessa Daoura | - | - | - | - |
| CEG 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Bouyaki | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Madersa Mangué koira | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Baré | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Dosso
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Dosso
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisanat | ||||
| Musée Regionale Djermakoye de Dosso |
Libraries in Dosso
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dosso
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimentation Koira | |||||
| habou keyna | |||||
| Marché | |||||
| Marché Légume |
Hotels in Dosso
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Dosso
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Dosso
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Dosso
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Dosso
3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dosso
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Dosso
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dosso
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dosso
9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dosso
6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Dosso
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Dosso
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Dosso
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dosso Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Dosso
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Niger Poste Dosso |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Dosso
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| cAMPUS | |
| Mosquée (Zawiya) | |
| Mosquée Cheikh Nourou | |
| Mosquet | |
| Mosquet |
Explore Near Dosso
Quick Facts
Around Dosso
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇳🇪 About Niger
Public Holidays in Niger
7 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Dosso
What is the population of Dosso?
Dosso has a population of 79,406 residents and is located in Niger. The population density is 256 people per square mile, spread across 310.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Dosso?
Dosso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.9 inches.