Baléyara Population 2026
Baléyara has a population of 21,740, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Tillabéri Region. Roughly 0.1% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,740
Rank in Niger
#33
Coordinates
13.78°N, 2.95°E
~211 m elevation · Africa/Niamey
Distance to capital (Niamey)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tillabéri Region
Cities near Baléyara
- Filingué16,544 people · ~74 km away
- Birnin Gaouré19,529 people · ~78 km away
- Kollo19,957 people · ~85 km away
- Dosso79,406 people · ~86 km away
- Youri Kourtéré31,598 people · ~91 km away
- Niamey1,323,691 people · ~96 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Baléyara?
Baléyara has a population of 21,740 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Niger.
What region is Baléyara in?
Baléyara is located in Tillabéri Region, Niger.
Is Baléyara the capital of Niger?
No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 96 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.