Idah Population 2026

Idah has a population of 68,703, making it the #159 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kogi State. It is about 224× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

68,703

Rank in Nigeria

#159

Coordinates

7.11°N, 6.74°E

~73 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

232 km

144 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kogi State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Okene	479,178	#30
Ogaminana	84,373	#128
Lokoja	60,579	#166
Kabba	49,869	#169
Egbe	17,612	#237
Ajaokuta	15,144	#266
Isanlu-Itedoijowa	15,087	#268

Cities near Idah

Ajaokuta15,144 people · ~51 km away
Auchi62,907 people · ~53 km away
Ubiaja21,782 people · ~64 km away
Uromi108,608 people · ~64 km away
Okene479,178 people · ~74 km away
Lokoja60,579 people · ~76 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Idah?

Idah has a population of 68,703 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #159 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Idah in?

Idah is located in Kogi State, Nigeria.

Is Idah the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 232 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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