Oldest Cities in Niger

Top 64 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Niger

1 Niamey 08 15.2

2 Illéla 06 15.2

3 Keïta 06 15.2

4 Kollo 09 15.2

5 Loga 03 15.2

6 Madaoua 06 15.2

7 Madarounfa 04 15.2

8 Magaria 07 15.2

9 Maïné Soroa 02 15.2

10 Malbaza 06 15.2

11 Maradi 04 15.2

12 Matamey 07 15.2

13 Mayahi 04 15.2

14 Méhana 09 15.2

15 Mirriah 07 15.2

16 Nguigmi 02 15.2

17 I-n-Gall 01 15.2

18 Ouallam 09 15.2

19 Say 09 15.2

20 Tahoua 06 15.2

21 Takiéta 07 15.2

22 Tanout 07 15.2

23 Tchin Tabaradèn 06 15.2

24 Tchirozérine 01 15.2

25 Téra 09 15.2

26 Tessaoua 04 15.2

27 Tibiri 04 15.2

28 Tibiri 03 15.2

29 Tillabéri 09 15.2

30 Torodi 09 15.2

31 Youri Kourtéré 09 15.2

32 Zinder 07 15.2

33 Bosso 02 15.2

34 Abalak 06 15.2

35 Adérbissinat 01 15.2

36 Agadez 01 15.2

37 Aguié 04 15.2

38 Alaghsas 01 15.2

39 Arlit 01 15.2

40 Ayorou 09 15.2

41 Bagaroua 06 15.2

42 Baléyara 09 15.2

43 Bani Bangou 09 15.2

44 Bankilaré 09 15.2

45 Bélbéji 07 15.2

46 Bilma 01 15.2

47 Birni N Konni 06 15.2

48 Birnin Gaouré 03 15.2

49 Abala 09 15.2

50 Bouza 06 15.2

51 Dakoro 04 15.2

52 Diffa 02 15.2

53 Dioundiou 03 15.2

54 Dogondoutchi 03 15.2

55 Dosso 03 15.2

56 Dungas 07 15.2

57 Falmey 03 15.2

58 Filingué 09 15.2

59 Gaya 03 15.2

60 Gazaoua 04 15.2

61 Gothèye 09 15.2

62 Goudoumaria 02 15.2

63 Gouré 07 15.2

64 Guidan Roumdji 04 15.2

Cities with the oldest median ages in Niger often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Niamey has a median age of 15.2 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Niamey's residents are over 15.2 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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