Babana Population 2026

Babana has a population of 17,617, making it the #236 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Niger State. It is about 873× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,617

Rank in Nigeria

#236

Coordinates

10.43°N, 3.81°E

~291 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

431 km

268 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Niger State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Minna	425,000	#36
Bida	400,000	#38
Suleja	162,135	#76
Kontagora	98,754	#111
Baro	26,821	#192
Zungeru	24,447	#202
Tegina	24,037	#204
Mokwa	21,128	#218

Cities near Babana

Kaiama21,897 people · ~93 km away
Ibeto15,565 people · ~146 km away
Kisi155,510 people · ~150 km away
Okuta26,589 people · ~150 km away
Kamba25,568 people · ~159 km away
Rijau16,613 people · ~174 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Babana?

Babana has a population of 17,617 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #236 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Babana in?

Babana is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Is Babana the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 431 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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