Beli Population 2026

Beli has a population of 17,467, making it the #239 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Taraba State. It is about 881× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,467

Rank in Nigeria

#239

Coordinates

7.86°N, 10.97°E

~183 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

405 km

252 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Taraba State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Jalingo	117,757	#95
Wukari	92,933	#116
Ibi	22,757	#208
Gembu	19,881	#224

Cities near Beli

Jalingo117,757 people · ~123 km away
Takum24,822 people · ~127 km away
Gembu19,881 people · ~130 km away
Wukari92,933 people · ~132 km away
Ganye15,178 people · ~135 km away
Ibi22,757 people · ~140 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Beli?

Beli has a population of 17,467 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #239 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Beli in?

Beli is located in Taraba State, Nigeria.

Is Beli the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 405 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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