Bida Population 2026

Bida has a population of 400,000, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Niger State. Roughly 0.2% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

400,000

Rank in Nigeria

#38

Coordinates

9.08°N, 6.01°E

~118 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

163 km

101 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Niger State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Minna	425,000	#36
Suleja	162,135	#76
Kontagora	98,754	#111
Baro	26,821	#192
Zungeru	24,447	#202
Tegina	24,037	#204
Mokwa	21,128	#218
Babana	17,617	#236

Cities near Bida

Patigi28,285 people · ~48 km away
Lapai16,442 people · ~62 km away
Baro26,821 people · ~68 km away
Lafiagi102,779 people · ~70 km away
Zungeru24,447 people · ~82 km away
Minna425,000 people · ~84 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bida?

Bida has a population of 400,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Bida in?

Bida is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Is Bida the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 163 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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