Map of Gaya, Dosso Region, Niger

Gaya is a city in Dosso Region, Niger, with a population of about 61,533. It lies at 11.8843°N, 3.4492°E. Gaya is about 232 km (144 mi) southeast of Niamey, the capital. The nearest city on our map is Malanville, 7 km to the west.

Gaya at a glance

Where is Gaya?

• The 10th largest city in Niger by recorded population.
• The 2nd largest city in Dosso Region on this site.
• Located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
• Daylight ranges from about 11 h 26 min on the shortest day to 12 h 49 min on the longest day (around 21 December and 21 June).

Cities near Gaya

• Malanville — 7 km west, Benin
• Kandi — 100 km southwest, Benin
• Birnin Kebbi — 103 km northeast, Nigeria
• Jega — 108 km east, Nigeria
• Banikoara — 128 km southwest, Benin
• Argungu — 151 km northeast, Nigeria
• Kalalé — 177 km south, Benin
• Kérou — 188 km southwest, Benin
• Sinendé — 207 km southwest, Benin
• Péhonko — 243 km southwest, Benin

Largest cities in Dosso Region

• Dosso — 79,406
• Dogondoutchi — 50,037

Largest cities in Niger

• Niamey — 1,323,691
• Maradi — 361,702
• Zinder — 318,874
• Tahoua — 159,468
• Agadez — 149,549
• Arlit — 106,448
• Alaghsas — 88,561
• Birni N Konni — 85,494
• Dosso — 79,406
• Tessaoua — 58,750

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Other places named Gaya

• Gaya — Bihar, India

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.