Birnin Kebbi Population 2026

Birnin Kebbi has a population of 108,164, making it the #104 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kebbi. It is about 142× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

108,164

Rank in Nigeria

#104

Coordinates

12.45°N, 4.20°E

~234 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

522 km

324 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kebbi

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Jega	73,495	#148
Argungu	45,584	#172
Kamba	25,568	#198
Zuru	24,338	#203

Cities near Birnin Kebbi

Jega73,495 people · ~32 km away
Argungu45,584 people · ~48 km away
Tambuwal20,932 people · ~49 km away
Kamba25,568 people · ~89 km away
Gummi38,744 people · ~106 km away
Sokoto1,040,000 people · ~132 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Birnin Kebbi?

Birnin Kebbi has a population of 108,164 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #104 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Birnin Kebbi in?

Birnin Kebbi is located in Kebbi, Nigeria.

Is Birnin Kebbi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 522 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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