Current Date And Time In Niamey, Niger
Monday, 06 July 2026
02:48:21 WAT
Capital: Niamey
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 1,302,910
Area: 983.47 km²
State Code: NI
Find states and regions closest to Niamey in Niger with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Niger and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Niger
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Niamey from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| TillabĂ©ri Region | 80 mi | 129 km | 70 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Dosso Region | 91 mi | 147 km | 79 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Est | 109 mi | 175 km | 94 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Kebbi | 159 mi | 256 km | 138 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| MĂ©naka | 169 mi | 272 km | 147 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Alibori | 180 mi | 290 km | 156 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Atakora | 188 mi | 303 km | 164 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Centre-Nord | 204 mi | 328 km | 177 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Centre-Est | 204 mi | 328 km | 177 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Sokoto | 218 mi | 351 km | 190 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Niamey by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Niamey supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Nigeria | 590 mi | 950 km | 513 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Benin | 692 mi | 1,113 km | 601 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Chad | 721 mi | 1,160 km | 626 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Burkina Faso | 743 mi | 1,195 km | 645 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Cameroon | 764 mi | 1,229 km | 663 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Niamey. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niamey (You) | Niger | 1,302,910 | 983 | 1,324.81 |
| Tillabéri Region | Niger | 2,572,125 | 89,623 | 13.31 |
| Dosso Region | Niger | 2,078,339 | 31,002 | 26.44 |
| Est | Burkina Faso | 1,896,000 | 36,256 | 40.61 |
| Kebbi | Nigeria | 3,630,931 | 36,800 | 34.80 |
| MĂ©naka | Mali | 142,000 | 81,040 | 1.80 |
| Alibori | Benin | 576,251 | 26,242 | 13.61 |
| Atakora | Benin | 586,734 | 20,499 | 20.81 |
| Centre-Nord | Burkina Faso | 1,797,000 | 19,829 | 90.76 |
| Centre-Est | Burkina Faso | 1,610,000 | 11,811 | 110.85 |
| Sokoto | Nigeria | 6,500,000 | 25,973 | 250.30 |
How does Niamey rank within Niger? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Niamey appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Maradi Region | 3,117,810 |
| Zinder Region | 2,916,929 |
| Tahoua Region | 2,741,922 |
| Tillabéri Region | 2,572,125 |
| Dosso Region | 2,078,339 |
| Niamey ⭐ | 1,302,910 |
| Agadez | 511,188 |
| Diffa | 489,531 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Agadez | 667,799 |
| Diffa | 156,906 |
| Zinder Region | 145,430 |
| Tahoua Region | 106,677 |
| Tillabéri Region | 89,623 |
| Maradi Region | 35,100 |
| Dosso Region | 31,002 |
| Niamey ⭐ | 983 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Niamey ⭐ | 1,324.81 |
| Maradi Region | 45.65 |
| Dosso Region | 26.44 |
| Tahoua Region | 15.99 |
| Tillabéri Region | 13.31 |
| Zinder Region | 10.78 |
| Diffa | 1.62 |
| Agadez | 0.43 |
Niamey is a state or region within Niger in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Niamey is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Niamey by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Niger page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Niamey using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Niamey.
Knowing the distance from Niamey to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Niger. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Niamey map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Niamey to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Niamey table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Niamey below the states table, or compare all Niger states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Niger state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.