Ibeto Population 2026

Ibeto has a population of 15,565, making it the #260 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Niger State. It is about 989× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,565

Rank in Nigeria

#260

Coordinates

10.49°N, 5.15°E

~344 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

303 km

188 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Niger State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Minna	425,000	#36
Bida	400,000	#38
Suleja	162,135	#76
Kontagora	98,754	#111
Baro	26,821	#192
Zungeru	24,447	#202
Tegina	24,037	#204
Mokwa	21,128	#218

Cities near Ibeto

Kontagora98,754 people · ~37 km away
Rijau16,613 people · ~70 km away
Zuru24,338 people · ~106 km away
Tegina24,037 people · ~123 km away
Mokwa21,128 people · ~133 km away
Zungeru24,447 people · ~134 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ibeto?

Ibeto has a population of 15,565 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #260 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ibeto in?

Ibeto is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Is Ibeto the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 303 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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