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Zinder, Niger
Zinder Region · Niger
Zinder is a large city in Zinder Region, Niger with a population of 318,874. Elevation: 1,509 ft (460 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Zinder
Zinder, formerly also spelled Sinder, is the third largest city in Niger, with a population of 235,605 as by the 2012 census. It is situated 861 km (535 mi) east of the capital Niamey and 240 km (150 mi) north of the Nigerian city of Kano.
People
Climate
| Population | 318,874 |
| Population Density | 1,031 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.8072°, 8.9881° |
| Timezone | Africa/Niamey |
| Country | 🇳🇪 Niger |
| State / Province | Zinder Region |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2 inches (360 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zinder
Zinder is a large city in Niger (Zinder Region) with a population of 318,874. The city sits at an elevation of 1,509 feet (460 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Niamey.
Climate in Zinder
Zinder has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is May (34°C), the coldest is Jan (22.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 431 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.1°F |
| 52% above Niger avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,509 ft (460 m) |
| Area | 309.3 sq mi (801.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,031/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.8072°N, 8.9881°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Niamey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 91°F (33°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 85°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in |
Zinder has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 71°F in January to 91°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Zinder
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEG 8 | College | - | , |
| Complexe d'Enseignement Secondaire Barma Moustapha | College | - | , |
| Complexe Scolaire Mission des Assemblées de Dieu | College | - | , |
| Complexe Scolaire Privé Amadou Dan Bassa 2 | College | - | , |
| École National de la Santé Publique Moyen | College | - | , |
| École National de la Santé Publique Supérieur | College | - | , |
| Ecole Privée de Santé Publique et de l' Action Sociale | College | - | , |
| ISDC - Institue Superieur Privée De La Santé Et De Developpement Communautaire | College | - | , |
| Lycée Amadou Kouran Daga | College | - | , |
| Lycée Professionnel | College | - | , |
| Université de Zinder | University | 2010 | Visit → |
Schools in Zinder
104+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Mission | - | - | - | - |
| CES Zengou | - | - | - | - |
| CSP/HASA | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Coranique Dinil Islam | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Normale Askia Mohamed de Zinder | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Charé II et VI | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Charé IV | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Garin Malam Moderne | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Medersa Charé | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire kanya | - | - | - | - |
| EPS-TG | - | - | - | - |
| École Mela Douaram | - | - | - | - |
| CEG 10 | - | - | - | - |
| CES/Franco-arabe | - | - | - | - |
| CFPA | - | - | - | - |
| CSP/Bachar Bouzou | - | - | - | - |
| CSP/Fogasso | - | - | - | - |
| Niger-amitié | - | - | - | - |
| École Kourandaga | - | - | - | - |
| École Coranique | - | - | - | - |
| Maison éducative des Orphelins | - | - | - | - |
| École Coranique | - | - | - | - |
| Aziz Complexe d'Enseignement Privé | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Tanimoune | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Birni Garcon | - | - | - | - |
| Madaratun nur - Ecole Privée Franco-Arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Maahad cheik Mamadou Adji (Medersa ecole coranique) | - | - | - | - |
| CSP Amadou Dan Basa | - | - | - | - |
| Collège d'Enseignement Géneral 5 | - | - | - | - |
| Collège d'Enseignement Géneral 7 | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe Scolaire Mission Saint Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Karkada 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Charé Zamna 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Sabouar Kolliya | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire N'Wala | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Garin Malam | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire boukary Matsalabi | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe Scolaire Privé Algabid | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin d'Enfants Jambourou | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Magaram Assoukour | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Coranique Karakara II | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Coranique Madarusatul Tazquiyatul Atu | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Coranique Madaratul Tazquiyatul Wuldani Curan Garin Malam | - | - | - | - |
| École Privé Jorial | - | - | - | - |
| Complex Scolaire Privée Adym | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire dabino | - | - | - | - |
| M | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe Scolaire Assemblée de Dieu Zinder Djan Bourou | - | - | - | - |
| CEG 25 | - | - | - | - |
| École | - | - | - | - |
| CSP Aljam'iya Achariyya d'Egypte | - | - | - | - |
| Orphanage | - | - | - | - |
| Evangelical Mission | - | - | - | - |
| CES Zengou | - | - | - | - |
| CSP/HASA | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Coranique Dinil Islam | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Normale Askia Mohamed de Zinder | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Charé II et VI | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Charé IV | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Garin Malam Moderne | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Medersa Charé | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire kanya | - | - | - | - |
| EPS-TG | - | - | - | - |
| École Mela Douaram | - | - | - | - |
| CEG 10 | - | - | - | - |
| CES/Franco-arabe | - | - | - | - |
| CFPA | - | - | - | - |
| CSP/Bachar Bouzou | - | - | - | - |
| CSP/Fogasso | - | - | - | - |
| Niger-amitié | - | - | - | - |
| École Kourandaga | - | - | - | - |
| École Coranique | - | - | - | - |
| Maison éducative des Orphelins | - | - | - | - |
| École Coranique | - | - | - | - |
| Aziz Complexe d'Enseignement Privé | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Tanimoune | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Birni Garcon | - | - | - | - |
| Madaratun nur - Ecole Privée Franco-Arabe | - | - | - | - |
| Maahad cheik Mamadou Adji (Medersa ecole coranique) | - | - | - | - |
| CSP Amadou Dan Basa | - | - | - | - |
| Collège d'Enseignement Géneral 5 | - | - | - | - |
| Collège d'Enseignement Géneral 7 | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe Scolaire Mission Saint Joseph | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Karkada 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Charé Zamna 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Sabouar Kolliya | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire N'Wala | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Garin Malam | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole primaire boukary Matsalabi | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe Scolaire Privé Algabid | - | - | - | - |
| Jardin d'Enfants Jambourou | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Primaire Magaram Assoukour | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Coranique Karakara II | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Coranique Madarusatul Tazquiyatul Atu | - | - | - | - |
| Ecole Coranique Madaratul Tazquiyatul Wuldani Curan Garin Malam | - | - | - | - |
| École Privé Jorial | - | - | - | - |
| Complex Scolaire Privée Adym | - | - | - | - |
| École primaire dabino | - | - | - | - |
| M | - | - | - | - |
| Complexe Scolaire Assemblée de Dieu Zinder Djan Bourou | - | - | - | - |
| CEG 25 | - | - | - | - |
| École | - | - | - | - |
| CSP Aljam'iya Achariyya d'Egypte | - | - | - | - |
| Orphanage | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Zinder
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Zinder
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musée Régional de Zinder | ||||
| Musée Régional de Zinder |
Libraries in Zinder
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centre de conférence et bibliothèques Salahouddine | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de conférence et bibliothèques Salahouddine | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Zinder
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Marché Dolé | |||||
| Marché aux Bétail | |||||
| Marché aux Bétail | |||||
| Marché de Mirriah | |||||
| Marché Kwalliya | |||||
| Marché Kwalliya | |||||
| Marché Sabon Gari | |||||
| Marché Sabon Gari | |||||
| Nouveau Marché Habou Joujou | |||||
| Nouveau Marché Habou Joujou | |||||
| Petit Marché | |||||
| Petit Marché | |||||
| Place du Marché Adour Ba Ni Biyé | |||||
| Place du Marché Adour Ba Ni Biyé |
Hotels in Zinder
9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Zinder
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Zinder
5 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Zinder
12 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Zinder
15 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Zinder
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Zinder
18 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Zinder
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Stade Municipal Lawandidi |
Airports Near Zinder
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zinder Airport | ZND | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Zinder
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bureau Niger Poste | |
| Bureau Niger Poste |
Treatment Centers in Zinder
11 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Chirurgie des Fentes Labio Palatines | ||
| Centre Sanitaire Militaire | ||
| Clinique Afuwa | ||
| clinique aida | ||
| Clinique Hamdalla | ||
| Clinique Kawar | ||
| Clinique Nandou | ||
| CRENI - Centre de Récupération Nutritionel Intensive | ||
| CSI Chare Zamna | ||
| Dispensaire St Joseph | ||
| Salle des Soins Privée Alkawali |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Zinder
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église Catholique | |
| Église Catholique | |
| Eglise des Assemblée de Dieu | |
| Eglise des Assemblée de Dieu | |
| Église Évangelique de la République du Niger | |
| Église Évangelique de la République du Niger | |
| Grande Mosquée de Nassarawa Idi | |
| Grande Mosquée de Vendredi Birni | |
| Markaz Ahlus-sunnah wal-jama'a | |
| Markaz Salahouddine | |
| Mosqué Elhadji Warssou | |
| Mosqué Garin Malam | |
| Mosquée | |
| Mosquée Ahlussuna Magema | |
| Mosquée de Sidi | |
| Mosquée de Vendredi Issoufou Masko | |
| Mosquée Jambourou | |
| Mosquée Kanya | |
| Mosquée Lawali Bala | |
| Mosquée Sabon Gari |
Explore Near Zinder
Quick Facts
Around Zinder
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Zinder
5 places within 15 km
- • FADA CARLO
- • gida
- • Palais de Tambari - le chef des Touareg
- • Soraz
- • Sultanat de Zinder
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zinder
What is the population of Zinder?
Zinder has a population of 318,874 residents and is located in Niger. The population density is 1,031 people per square mile, spread across 309.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zinder?
Zinder has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.2 inches.