Birnin Kudu Population 2026

Birnin Kudu has a population of 26,565, making it the #194 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Jigawa State. It is about 579× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,565

Rank in Nigeria

#194

Coordinates

11.45°N, 9.48°E

~450 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

343 km

213 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jigawa State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Chakwama	200,000	#65
Hadejia	110,753	#101
Gumel	42,742	#173
Kiyawa	17,704	#233
Dutse	17,129	#242
Gwaram	15,806	#257

Cities near Birnin Kudu

Chakwama200,000 people · ~23 km away
Dutse17,129 people · ~37 km away
Kiyawa17,704 people · ~40 km away
Gwaram15,806 people · ~48 km away
Gaya20,959 people · ~69 km away
Wudil23,066 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Birnin Kudu?

Birnin Kudu has a population of 26,565 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #194 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Birnin Kudu in?

Birnin Kudu is located in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Is Birnin Kudu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 343 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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