Argungu Population 2026

Argungu has a population of 45,584, making it the #172 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kebbi. It is about 338× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

45,584

Rank in Nigeria

#172

Coordinates

12.74°N, 4.53°E

~228 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

523 km

325 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kebbi

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Birnin Kebbi	108,164	#104
Jega	73,495	#148
Kamba	25,568	#198
Zuru	24,338	#203

Cities near Argungu

Tambuwal20,932 people · ~40 km away
Birnin Kebbi108,164 people · ~48 km away
Jega73,495 people · ~60 km away
Sokoto1,040,000 people · ~85 km away
Gummi38,744 people · ~93 km away
Gwadabawa17,486 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Argungu?

Argungu has a population of 45,584 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #172 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Argungu in?

Argungu is located in Kebbi, Nigeria.

Is Argungu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 523 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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