Dutsen Wai Population 2026

Dutsen Wai has a population of 22,062, making it the #210 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kaduna State. It is about 697× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,062

Rank in Nigeria

#210

Coordinates

10.85°N, 8.20°E

~694 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

214 km

133 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kaduna State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Kaduna	1,850,000	#6
Zaria	980,000	#14
Lere	93,290	#115
Kafanchan	79,522	#135
Kagoro	77,008	#140
Kachia	30,893	#187
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari	22,380	#209
Soba	15,715	#258

Cities near Dutsen Wai

Soba15,715 people · ~21 km away
Anchau15,538 people · ~25 km away
Zaria980,000 people · ~60 km away
Lere93,290 people · ~66 km away
Rano17,972 people · ~89 km away
Kaduna1,850,000 people · ~91 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dutsen Wai?

Dutsen Wai has a population of 22,062 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #210 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Dutsen Wai in?

Dutsen Wai is located in Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Is Dutsen Wai the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 214 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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