Gwarzo Population 2026

Gwarzo has a population of 16,303, making it the #251 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kano State. It is about 944× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,303

Rank in Nigeria

#251

Coordinates

11.92°N, 7.93°E

~581 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

321 km

199 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kano State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Kano	4,910,000	#2
Wudil	23,066	#206
Gaya	20,959	#219
Rano	17,972	#232

Cities near Gwarzo

Malumfashi70,709 people · ~37 km away
Kano4,910,000 people · ~64 km away
Funtua136,811 people · ~81 km away
Rano17,972 people · ~81 km away
Zaria980,000 people · ~92 km away
Wudil23,066 people · ~100 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gwarzo?

Gwarzo has a population of 16,303 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #251 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Gwarzo in?

Gwarzo is located in Kano State, Nigeria.

Is Gwarzo the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 321 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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