Most Dense in Niger

Top 64 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Niger

1 Niamey 08 14,327/mi²

2 Maradi 04 1,168/mi²

3 Zinder 07 1,031/mi²

4 Agadez 01 491/mi²

5 Arlit 01 353/mi²

6 Alaghsas 01 291/mi²

7 Birni N Konni 06 276/mi²

8 Dosso 03 256/mi²

9 Gaya 03 197/mi²

10 Tessaoua 04 190/mi²

11 Diffa 02 175/mi²

12 Dogondoutchi 03 162/mi²

13 Dakoro 04 129/mi²

14 Téra 09 128/mi²

15 Madaoua 06 123/mi²

16 Matamey 07 121/mi²

17 Magaria 07 113/mi²

18 Nguigmi 02 104/mi²

19 Youri Kourtéré 09 102/mi²

20 Tillabéri 09 100/mi²

21 Illéla 06 99/mi²

22 Abalak 06 96/mi²

23 Tanout 07 89/mi²

24 Ayorou 09 85/mi²

25 Gouré 07 80/mi²

26 Guidan Roumdji 04 77/mi²

27 Aguié 04 76/mi²

28 Mayahi 04 72/mi²

29 Baléyara 09 70/mi²

30 Tchin Tabaradèn 06 68/mi²

31 Kollo 09 64/mi²

32 Birnin Gaouré 03 63/mi²

33 Say 09 59/mi²

34 Maïné Soroa 02 57/mi²

35 Filingué 09 54/mi²

36 Madarounfa 04 53/mi²

37 Torodi 09 52/mi²

38 Abala 09 49/mi²

39 Gazaoua 04 47/mi²

40 Tahoua 06 47/mi²

41 Ouallam 09 46/mi²

42 Keïta 06 46/mi²

43 Bouza 06 45/mi²

44 Dungas 07 43/mi²

45 Tchirozérine 01 43/mi²

46 I-n-Gall 01 35/mi²

47 Gothèye 09 33/mi²

48 Bani Bangou 09 30/mi²

49 Loga 03 30/mi²

50 Bélbéji 07 28/mi²

51 Mirriah 07 21/mi²

52 Adérbissinat 01 21/mi²

53 Bilma 01 18/mi²

54 Bankilaré 09 17/mi²

55 Tibiri 04 13/mi²

56 Dioundiou 03 10/mi²

57 Bosso 02 7/mi²

58 Tibiri 03 7/mi²

59 Malbaza 06 6/mi²

60 Méhana 09 5/mi²

61 Bagaroua 06 4/mi²

62 Falmey 03 3/mi²

63 Takiéta 07 2/mi²

64 Goudoumaria 02 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Niger pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Niamey leads with 14,327 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Niamey has 14,327 people per square mile — that's roughly 22 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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