Ayorou Population 2026

Ayorou has a population of 26,290, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Tillabéri Region. Roughly 0.1% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,290

Rank in Niger

#28

Coordinates

14.73°N, 0.92°E

~226 m elevation · Africa/Niamey

Distance to capital (Niamey)

187 km

116 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tillabéri Region

City	Population	Rank in Niger
Méhana	40,593	#14
Téra	39,410	#16
Youri Kourtéré	31,598	#23
Tillabéri	30,822	#24
Baléyara	21,740	#33
Kollo	19,957	#35
Say	18,333	#38
Filingué	16,544	#40

Cities near Ayorou

Méhana40,593 people · ~44 km away
Tillabéri30,822 people · ~82 km away
Téra39,410 people · ~82 km away
Niamey1,323,691 people · ~187 km away
Torodi15,988 people · ~203 km away
Youri Kourtéré31,598 people · ~211 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ayorou?

Ayorou has a population of 26,290 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Niger.

What region is Ayorou in?

Ayorou is located in Tillabéri Region, Niger.

Is Ayorou the capital of Niger?

No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 187 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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