Matamey Population 2026

Matamey has a population of 37,374, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Zinder Region. Roughly 0.1% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

37,374

Rank in Niger

#19

Coordinates

13.42°N, 8.47°E

~445 m elevation · Africa/Niamey

Distance to capital (Niamey)

688 km

427 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zinder Region

City	Population	Rank in Niger
Zinder	318,874	#3
Mirriah	38,446	#17
Magaria	35,091	#20
Tanout	27,527	#27
Gouré	24,752	#29

Cities near Matamey

Gazaoua19,860 people · ~62 km away
Tessaoua58,750 people · ~64 km away
Magaria35,091 people · ~67 km away
Zinder318,874 people · ~70 km away
Aguié23,545 people · ~76 km away
Mirriah38,446 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Matamey?

Matamey has a population of 37,374 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Niger.

What region is Matamey in?

Matamey is located in Zinder Region, Niger.

Is Matamey the capital of Niger?

No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 688 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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