Bauchi Population 2026

Bauchi has a population of 693,700, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Bauchi. Roughly 0.3% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

693,700

Rank in Nigeria

#20

Coordinates

10.31°N, 9.84°E

~623 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

293 km

182 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bauchi

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Azare	105,687	#106
Kari	18,812	#230
Darazo	18,415	#231

Cities near Bauchi

Darazo18,415 people · ~99 km away
Gwaram15,806 people · ~108 km away
Jos1,040,000 people · ~113 km away
Dukku16,961 people · ~116 km away
Pankshin31,516 people · ~118 km away
Bukuru15,540 people · ~122 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bauchi?

Bauchi has a population of 693,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Bauchi in?

Bauchi is located in Bauchi, Nigeria.

Is Bauchi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 293 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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