Alaghsas Population 2026

Alaghsas has a population of 88,561, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Agadez. Roughly 0.3% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.

Location of Alaghsas (capital Niamey shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

88,561

Rank in Niger

Coordinates

17.02°N, 8.02°E

~519 m elevation · Africa/Niamey

Distance to capital (Niamey)

744 km

462 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Agadez

City	Population	Rank in Niger
Agadez	149,549	#5
Arlit	106,448	#6

Cities near Alaghsas

Agadez149,549 people · ~6 km away
Arlit106,448 people · ~202 km away
Tanout27,527 people · ~246 km away
Abalak29,561 people · ~255 km away
Tchin Tabaradèn20,704 people · ~267 km away
Dakoro39,645 people · ~309 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Alaghsas?

Alaghsas has a population of 88,561 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Niger.

What region is Alaghsas in?

Alaghsas is located in Agadez, Niger.

Is Alaghsas the capital of Niger?

No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 744 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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