Gaya Population 2026

Gaya has a population of 20,959, making it the #219 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kano State. It is about 734× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,959

Rank in Nigeria

#219

Coordinates

11.86°N, 9.00°E

~437 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

353 km

219 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kano State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Kano	4,910,000	#2
Wudil	23,066	#206
Rano	17,972	#232
Gwarzo	16,303	#251

Cities near Gaya

Wudil23,066 people · ~18 km away
Dutse17,129 people · ~38 km away
Kano4,910,000 people · ~55 km away
Rano17,972 people · ~57 km away
Kiyawa17,704 people · ~66 km away
Birnin Kudu26,565 people · ~69 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gaya?

Gaya has a population of 20,959 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #219 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Gaya in?

Gaya is located in Kano State, Nigeria.

Is Gaya the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 353 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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