Chakwama Population 2026

Chakwama has a population of 200,000, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Jigawa State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

200,000

Rank in Nigeria

#65

Coordinates

11.56°N, 9.66°E

~400 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

366 km

227 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jigawa State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Hadejia	110,753	#101
Gumel	42,742	#173
Birnin Kudu	26,565	#194
Kiyawa	17,704	#233
Dutse	17,129	#242
Gwaram	15,806	#257

Cities near Chakwama

Birnin Kudu26,565 people · ~23 km away
Kiyawa17,704 people · ~26 km away
Gwaram15,806 people · ~39 km away
Dutse17,129 people · ~42 km away
Azare105,687 people · ~59 km away
Gaya20,959 people · ~79 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Chakwama?

Chakwama has a population of 200,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Chakwama in?

Chakwama is located in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Is Chakwama the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 366 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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