Dutse Population 2026

Dutse has a population of 17,129, making it the #242 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Jigawa State. It is about 898× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,129

Rank in Nigeria

#242

Coordinates

11.76°N, 9.34°E

~444 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

361 km

224 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
Birnin Kudu	26,565	#194
Kiyawa	17,704	#233
Gwaram	15,806	#257

Cities near Dutse

Kiyawa17,704 people · ~29 km away
Birnin Kudu26,565 people · ~37 km away
Gaya20,959 people · ~38 km away
Chakwama200,000 people · ~42 km away
Wudil23,066 people · ~54 km away
Gwaram15,806 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dutse?

Dutse has a population of 17,129 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #242 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Dutse in?

Dutse is located in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Is Dutse the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 361 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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