Méhana Population 2026

Méhana has a population of 40,593, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Tillabéri Region. Roughly 0.1% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

40,593

Rank in Niger

#14

Coordinates

14.39°N, 1.13°E

~218 m elevation · Africa/Niamey

Distance to capital (Niamey)

144 km

89 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tillabéri Region

City	Population	Rank in Niger
Téra	39,410	#16
Youri Kourtéré	31,598	#23
Tillabéri	30,822	#24
Ayorou	26,290	#28
Baléyara	21,740	#33
Kollo	19,957	#35
Say	18,333	#38
Filingué	16,544	#40

Cities near Méhana

Tillabéri30,822 people · ~40 km away
Ayorou26,290 people · ~44 km away
Téra39,410 people · ~59 km away
Niamey1,323,691 people · ~144 km away
Torodi15,988 people · ~159 km away
Youri Kourtéré31,598 people · ~168 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Méhana?

Méhana has a population of 40,593 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Niger.

What region is Méhana in?

Méhana is located in Tillabéri Region, Niger.

Is Méhana the capital of Niger?

No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 144 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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