Hadejia Population 2026

Hadejia has a population of 110,753, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Jigawa State. It is about 139× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

110,753

Rank in Nigeria

#101

Coordinates

12.45°N, 10.04°E

~359 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

469 km

291 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jigawa State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Chakwama	200,000	#65
Gumel	42,742	#173
Birnin Kudu	26,565	#194
Kiyawa	17,704	#233
Dutse	17,129	#242
Gwaram	15,806	#257

Cities near Hadejia

Nguru111,014 people · ~65 km away
Gumel42,742 people · ~73 km away
Kiyawa17,704 people · ~88 km away
Azare105,687 people · ~88 km away
Kumagunnam16,557 people · ~101 km away
Chakwama200,000 people · ~108 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Hadejia?

Hadejia has a population of 110,753 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Hadejia in?

Hadejia is located in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Is Hadejia the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 469 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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