Filingué Population 2026
Filingué has a population of 16,544, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Tillabéri Region. Roughly 0.1% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,544
Rank in Niger
#40
Coordinates
14.35°N, 3.32°E
~222 m elevation · Africa/Niamey
Distance to capital (Niamey)
160 km
99 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tillabéri Region
Cities near Filingué
- Baléyara21,740 people · ~74 km away
- Dogondoutchi50,037 people · ~110 km away
- Dosso79,406 people · ~146 km away
- Birnin Gaouré19,529 people · ~148 km away
- Kollo19,957 people · ~157 km away
- Niamey1,323,691 people · ~160 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Filingué?
Filingué has a population of 16,544 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Niger.
What region is Filingué in?
Filingué is located in Tillabéri Region, Niger.
Is Filingué the capital of Niger?
No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 160 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.