Mirriah Population 2026

Mirriah has a population of 38,446, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Zinder Region. Roughly 0.1% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

38,446

Rank in Niger

#17

Coordinates

13.71°N, 9.15°E

~407 m elevation · Africa/Niamey

Distance to capital (Niamey)

761 km

473 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zinder Region

City	Population	Rank in Niger
Zinder	318,874	#3
Matamey	37,374	#19
Magaria	35,091	#20
Tanout	27,527	#27
Gouré	24,752	#29

Cities near Mirriah

Zinder318,874 people · ~21 km away
Matamey37,374 people · ~80 km away
Magaria35,091 people · ~83 km away
Gouré24,752 people · ~125 km away
Tessaoua58,750 people · ~126 km away
Gazaoua19,860 people · ~135 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mirriah?

Mirriah has a population of 38,446 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Niger.

What region is Mirriah in?

Mirriah is located in Zinder Region, Niger.

Is Mirriah the capital of Niger?

No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 761 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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