Azare Population 2026

Azare has a population of 105,687, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Bauchi. It is about 146× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

105,687

Rank in Nigeria

#106

Coordinates

11.67°N, 10.19°E

~413 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

414 km

257 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bauchi

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Bauchi	693,700	#20
Kari	18,812	#230
Darazo	18,415	#231

Cities near Azare

Gwaram15,806 people · ~55 km away
Chakwama200,000 people · ~59 km away
Kari18,812 people · ~62 km away
Kiyawa17,704 people · ~65 km away
Darazo18,415 people · ~79 km away
Birnin Kudu26,565 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Azare?

Azare has a population of 105,687 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Azare in?

Azare is located in Bauchi, Nigeria.

Is Azare the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 414 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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