Téra Population 2026

Téra has a population of 39,410, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇳🇪 Niger, located in Tillabéri Region. Roughly 0.1% of Niger's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Niamey, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

39,410

Rank in Niger

#16

Coordinates

14.01°N, 0.75°E

~248 m elevation · Africa/Niamey

Distance to capital (Niamey)

156 km

97 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Tillabéri Region

City	Population	Rank in Niger
Méhana	40,593	#14
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 Téra

Méhana40,593 people · ~59 km away
Tillabéri30,822 people · ~79 km away
Ayorou26,290 people · ~82 km away
Torodi15,988 people · ~150 km away
Niamey1,323,691 people · ~156 km away
Youri Kourtéré31,598 people · ~178 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Téra?

Téra has a population of 39,410 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Niger.

What region is Téra in?

Téra is located in Tillabéri Region, Niger.

Is Téra the capital of Niger?

No, the capital of Niger is Niamey, about 156 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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