Tanout Population 2026

Tanout has a population of 27,527, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Zinder Region. Roughly 0.1% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,527

Rank in Niger

#27

Coordinates

14.97°N, 8.89°E

~525 m elevation · Africa/Niamey

Distance to capital (Niamey)

748 km

465 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zinder Region

City	Population	Rank in Niger
Zinder	318,874	#3
Mirriah	38,446	#17
Matamey	37,374	#19
Magaria	35,091	#20
Gouré	24,752	#29

Cities near Tanout

Zinder318,874 people · ~130 km away
Mirriah38,446 people · ~143 km away
Tessaoua58,750 people · ~166 km away
Mayahi22,183 people · ~173 km away
Matamey37,374 people · ~178 km away
Gouré24,752 people · ~185 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tanout?

Tanout has a population of 27,527 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Niger.

What region is Tanout in?

Tanout is located in Zinder Region, Niger.

Is Tanout the capital of Niger?

No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 748 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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