Gaya Population 2026
Gaya has a population of 61,533, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Dosso Region. Roughly 0.2% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,533
Rank in Niger
#10
Coordinates
11.88°N, 3.45°E
~177 m elevation · Africa/Niamey
Distance to capital (Niamey)
232 km
144 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dosso Region
| City | Population | Rank in Niger |
|---|---|---|
| Dosso | 79,406 | #9 |
| Dogondoutchi | 50,037 | #13 |
| Birnin Gaouré | 19,529 | #37 |
Cities near Gaya
- Dosso79,406 people · ~132 km away
- Birnin Gaouré19,529 people · ~145 km away
- Say18,333 people · ~179 km away
- Kollo19,957 people · ~199 km away
- Dogondoutchi50,037 people · ~205 km away
- Youri Kourtéré31,598 people · ~207 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gaya?
Gaya has a population of 61,533 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Niger.
What region is Gaya in?
Gaya is located in Dosso Region, Niger.
Is Gaya the capital of Niger?
No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 232 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.