Akwanga Population 2026

Akwanga has a population of 15,985, making it the #253 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Nasarawa State. It is about 963× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Akwanga (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,985

Rank in Nigeria

#253

Coordinates

8.91°N, 8.41°E

~454 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

101 km

63 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nasarawa State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lafia	127,236	#90
Keffi	85,911	#125
Nasarawa	30,949	#186
Wamba	27,137	#191
Doma	15,097	#267

Cities near Akwanga

Wamba27,137 people · ~22 km away
Lafia127,236 people · ~48 km away
Doma15,097 people · ~58 km away
Keffi85,911 people · ~59 km away
Kafanchan79,522 people · ~76 km away
Kagoro77,008 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Akwanga?

Akwanga has a population of 15,985 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #253 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Akwanga in?

Akwanga is located in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

Is Akwanga the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 101 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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