Niamey, Capital city on Niger River, Niger
The metropolis extends across both banks of the Niger River, connected by the Kennedy Bridge and the Friendship Bridge built in 1970.
The settlement started as small agricultural villages in the 18th century and became the capital of Niger colony in 1926 under French administration.
The National Museum of Niger displays regional artifacts, traditional crafts, and houses a zoo with local wildlife specimens within its extensive grounds.
The Diori Hamani International Airport serves the city with connections to neighboring countries, while boats navigate the Niger River for transportation.
The city consists of five urban communes divided into 44 districts and 99 quarters, with each district maintaining its administrative independence.
Location: Niger
Elevation above the sea: 207 m
Shares border with: Tillabéri Region
GPS coordinates: 13.51500,2.11750
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:30
W National Park
173.7 km
Musée National Boubou Hama
1.1 km
Niamey Grand Mosque
1.8 km
Niamey Grand Market
163 m
Kennedy Bridge
1.9 km
Lété Island
167.9 km
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral
803 m
Dosso Reserve
114.5 km
Tamou Reserve
104.2 km
General Seyni Kountché Bridge
6.3 km
Palais du Zarmakoye
128 km
China-Niger Friendship Bridge
2.5 km
W National Park of Niger
132.1 km
Centre Culturel Franco-Nigérien Jean Rouch
1.1 km
Petit Marché
783 m
Centre Culturel Oumarou Ganda
2.2 km
Dosso Grand Mosque
128 km
Trois Sœurs
6.6 km
Kouré Reserve
65.1 km
American Center
1.7 km
Kiota Grand Mosque
94.3 km
Musée Régional Djermakoye
128.4 km
Palais du 29 Juillet
1.5 km
Grotte des Hyènes
11.3 km
Village d'Artisanal Wadata
2.9 km
Niamey City Hall
942 m
Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture de Téra
157 km
Ferme Youyou
5.2 kmReviews
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