Niamey

Niamey was of little importance before Niger's colonial era and served as a buffer zone during conflicts among Sahelian kingdoms.

The first French post in Niamey was established in 1901 by Henri Salaman, who referred to the cluster of villages as Niamey.

Niamey is located between the longitudes 2°03' E and 2°15' E and the latitudes 13°35' N and 13°24' N.

In 2022, Niamey had an estimated population of 1,407,635, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the world.

Most residents of Niamey rent their homes and frequently move within the urban area based on finances.