Funtua Population 2026
Funtua has a population of 136,811, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Katsina State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 112× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
136,811
Rank in Nigeria
#83
Coordinates
11.52°N, 7.31°E
~709 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
275 km
171 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Katsina State
| City | Population | Rank in Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Katsina | 670,000 | #22 |
| Malumfashi | 70,709 | #156 |
| Daura | 25,289 | #199 |
Cities near Funtua
- Malumfashi70,709 people · ~45 km away
- Zaria980,000 people · ~64 km away
- Gwarzo16,303 people · ~81 km away
- Sofo-Birnin-Gwari22,380 people · ~81 km away
- Gusau226,857 people · ~101 km away
- Soba15,715 people · ~101 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Funtua?
Funtua has a population of 136,811 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Funtua in?
Funtua is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.
Is Funtua the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 275 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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