Smallest Cities in Niger

Top 64 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Niger

1 Bankilaré 09 5,347

2 Bilma 01 5,435

3 Goudoumaria 02 6,289

4 Adérbissinat 01 6,323

5 Bosso 02 6,451

6 Dioundiou 03 8,193

7 Bélbéji 07 8,540

8 Falmey 03 8,653

9 Tibiri 03 8,702

10 Loga 03 9,164

11 Bani Bangou 09 9,187

12 Gothèye 09 10,166

13 I-n-Gall 01 10,609

14 Takiéta 07 11,577

15 Malbaza 06 12,711

16 Bagaroua 06 12,853

17 Tchirozérine 01 12,953

18 Dungas 07 13,351

19 Keïta 06 14,022

20 Bouza 06 14,032

21 Ouallam 09 14,338

22 Abala 09 14,979

23 Torodi 09 15,988

24 Madarounfa 04 16,538

25 Filingué 09 16,544

26 Maïné Soroa 02 17,778

27 Say 09 18,333

28 Birnin Gaouré 03 19,529

29 Gazaoua 04 19,860

30 Kollo 09 19,957

31 Tchin Tabaradèn 06 20,704

32 Baléyara 09 21,740

33 Mayahi 04 22,183

34 Aguié 04 23,545

35 Guidan Roumdji 04 23,718

36 Gouré 07 24,752

37 Ayorou 09 26,290

38 Tanout 07 27,527

39 Abalak 06 29,561

40 Illéla 06 30,439

41 Tillabéri 09 30,822

42 Youri Kourtéré 09 31,598

43 Nguigmi 02 32,035

44 Tibiri 04 34,529

45 Magaria 07 35,091

46 Matamey 07 37,374

47 Madaoua 06 37,858

48 Mirriah 07 38,446

49 Téra 09 39,410

50 Dakoro 04 39,645

51 Méhana 09 40,593

52 Dogondoutchi 03 50,037

53 Diffa 02 54,082

54 Tessaoua 04 58,750

55 Gaya 03 61,533

56 Dosso 03 79,406

57 Birni N Konni 06 85,494

58 Alaghsas 01 88,561

59 Arlit 01 106,448

60 Agadez 01 149,549

61 Tahoua 06 159,468

62 Zinder 07 318,874

63 Maradi 04 361,702

64 Niamey 08 1,323,691

The smallest cities in Niger (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Bankilaré has a population of just 5,347. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,347 residents, Bankilaré is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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