Bukuru Population 2026

Bukuru has a population of 15,540, making it the #261 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Plateau State. It is about 990× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,540

Rank in Nigeria

#261

Coordinates

9.79°N, 8.86°E

~1,277 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

171 km

106 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Plateau State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Jos	1,040,000	#13
Pankshin	31,516	#185

Cities near Bukuru

Jos1,040,000 people · ~15 km away
Kagoro77,008 people · ~56 km away
Kafanchan79,522 people · ~67 km away
Lere93,290 people · ~73 km away
Pankshin31,516 people · ~81 km away
Wamba27,137 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bukuru?

Bukuru has a population of 15,540 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #261 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Bukuru in?

Bukuru is located in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Is Bukuru the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 171 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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