Baro Population 2026

Baro has a population of 26,821, making it the #192 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Niger State. It is about 574× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,821

Rank in Nigeria

#192

Coordinates

8.62°N, 6.42°E

~62 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

128 km

79 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
Zungeru	24,447	#202
Tegina	24,037	#204
Mokwa	21,128	#218
Babana	17,617	#236

Cities near Baro

Lapai16,442 people · ~51 km away
Bida400,000 people · ~68 km away
Patigi28,285 people · ~74 km away
Isanlu-Itedoijowa15,087 people · ~75 km away
Kuje97,367 people · ~94 km away
Kabba49,869 people · ~95 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Baro?

Baro has a population of 26,821 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #192 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Baro in?

Baro is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Is Baro the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 128 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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