Darazo Population 2026

Darazo has a population of 18,415, making it the #231 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Bauchi. It is about 836× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,415

Rank in Nigeria

#231

Coordinates

11.00°N, 10.41°E

~507 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

385 km

239 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bauchi

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Bauchi	693,700	#20
Azare	105,687	#106
Kari	18,812	#230

Cities near Darazo

Kari18,812 people · ~32 km away
Dukku16,961 people · ~44 km away
Gwaram15,806 people · ~65 km away
Azare105,687 people · ~79 km away
Bauchi693,700 people · ~99 km away
Nafada22,920 people · ~101 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Darazo?

Darazo has a population of 18,415 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #231 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Darazo in?

Darazo is located in Bauchi, Nigeria.

Is Darazo the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 385 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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