Ibi Population 2026

Ibi has a population of 22,757, making it the #208 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Taraba State. It is about 676× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,757

Rank in Nigeria

#208

Coordinates

8.18°N, 9.74°E

~109 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

266 km

165 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Taraba State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Jalingo	117,757	#95
Wukari	92,933	#116
Gembu	19,881	#224
Beli	17,467	#239

Cities near Ibi

Wukari92,933 people · ~35 km away
Takum24,822 people · ~105 km away
Katsina-Ala36,722 people · ~123 km away
Gboko365,000 people · ~126 km away
Pankshin31,516 people · ~132 km away
Lafia127,236 people · ~140 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ibi?

Ibi has a population of 22,757 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #208 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ibi in?

Ibi is located in Taraba State, Nigeria.

Is Ibi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 266 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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