Map of Zinder, Niger

Zinder is the administrative centre of Zinder Region, Niger, with a population of about 318,874. It lies at 13.8072°N, 8.9881°E. Zinder is about 744 km (462 mi) east of Niamey, the capital. The nearest city on our map is Mirriah, 21 km to the southeast.

Zinder at a glance

Where is Zinder?

• The 3rd largest city in Niger by recorded population.
• The largest city in Zinder Region on this site.
• Located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
• Daylight ranges from about 11 h 19 min on the shortest day to 12 h 56 min on the longest day (around 21 December and 21 June).

Cities near Zinder

• Mirriah — 21 km southeast
• Matamey — 70 km southwest
• Magaria — 90 km south
• Tessaoua — 108 km west
• Gumel — 138 km south, Nigeria
• Katsina — 175 km southwest, Nigeria
• Hadejia — 189 km southeast, Nigeria
• Nguru — 189 km southeast, Nigeria
• Maradi — 207 km west
• Kano — 207 km south, Nigeria

Largest cities in Zinder Region

• Mirriah — 38,446
• Matamey — 37,374
• Magaria — 35,091

Largest cities in Niger

• Niamey — 1,323,691
• Maradi — 361,702
• Tahoua — 159,468
• Agadez — 149,549
• Arlit — 106,448
• Alaghsas — 88,561
• Birni N Konni — 85,494
• Dosso — 79,406
• Gaya — 61,533
• Tessaoua — 58,750

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Sources: place names, coordinates, populations and time zones from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0, data retrieved October 2026). Population figures are the latest values recorded in GeoNames; depending on the country they refer to the city proper, a municipality or a wider urban area, so they can differ from census or metro-area figures. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.