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Filingué, Niger

Tillabéri Region · Niger

Filingué is a small city in Tillabéri Region, Niger with a population of 16,544. Elevation: 728 ft (222 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

Data updated June 2026

16,544 Population 54/sq mi density
728 ft Elevation 222 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
13.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Niamey Timezone

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About Filingué

Filingué

Filingué is a town in southwestern Niger and is the capital city of Filingué Department and Kourfeye. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Dallol Bosso valley, some 183 km northeast of Niger's capital city Niamey.

People

Population16,544
Density54/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain13.0 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Population16,544
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Coordinates14.3521°, 3.3168°
TimezoneAfrica/Niamey
Country🇳🇪 Niger
State / ProvinceTillabéri Region
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation13.0 inches (329 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Filingué

Filingué is a small city in Niger (Tillabéri Region) with a population of 16,544. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet (222 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 85°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Niamey.

Climate in Filingué

Filingué has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (35.6°C), the coldest is Jan (22.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 504 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.2°C / 72°F 11° / 35.1° 0.0
Feb 24.7°C / 76°F 13.2° / 38.3° 0.0
Mar 30.5°C / 87°F 18.5° / 42.1° 0.6
Apr 34°C / 93°F 21.9° / 44.1° 3.0
May 35.6°C / 96°F 25.5° / 44.5° 13.3
Jun 33.3°C / 92°F 25.6° / 42.9° 66.1
Jul 30.5°C / 87°F 23.6° / 40.4° 136.8
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 22.3° / 35.6° 181.9
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 22.3° / 37° 87.4
Oct 28.5°C / 83°F 18.2° / 37.9° 15.3
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 15.4° / 36.8° 0.1
Dec 22.5°C / 73°F 12.2° / 35.9° 0.0
Filingué has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 313 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average84.4°F
56% above Niger avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area308.5 sq mi (799.1 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates14.3521°N, 3.3168°W
TimezoneAfrica/Niamey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below Niger avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
March 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in
April 91°F (33°C) 0.1 in
May 93°F (34°C) 0.5 in Warmest
June 90°F (32°C) 1.6 in
July 85°F (29°C) 4.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in
October 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
November 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in

Filingué has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 76°F in January to 93°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Filingué

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
CSP Fansa - - - -
Ecole primaire Léopold Kaziendé - - - -
CEG 1 de Filingué - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Filingué

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Grand Marché de Filingué

Hotels in Filingué

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Complexe Touristique de Kourfeye

Gas Stations in Filingué

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station Babati
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Churches & Religious Organizations in Filingué

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grande Mosquée de Filingué
Mosquée Al-Furqan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Niamey

🇳🇪 About Niger

Capital Niamey
Population 22,442,948
Area 1,267,000 km²
GDP (USD) $16,698,786,978
GDP per capita $638
HDI 0.394
Life expectancy 61.2 years
Internet users 23.2%
Urban population 17.8%
Currency XOF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +227
TLD .ne
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Niger

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 24 Concord Day Concord Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 3 Nigerien Independence Day Nigerien Independence Day
Dec 18 Nigerien Republic Day Nigerien Republic Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Filingué

What is the population of Filingué?

Filingué has a population of 16,544 residents and is located in Niger. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 308.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Filingué?

Filingué has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 85°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.0 inches.

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