Jalingo Population 2026

Jalingo has a population of 117,757, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Taraba State. It is about 131× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

117,757

Rank in Nigeria

#95

Coordinates

8.89°N, 11.36°E

~208 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

425 km

264 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Taraba State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Wukari	92,933	#116
Ibi	22,757	#208
Gembu	19,881	#224
Beli	17,467	#239

Cities near Jalingo

Ganye15,178 people · ~92 km away
Numan77,617 people · ~97 km away
Biliri15,976 people · ~109 km away
Beli17,467 people · ~123 km away
Jimeta248,148 people · ~128 km away
Yola460,000 people · ~128 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jalingo?

Jalingo has a population of 117,757 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Jalingo in?

Jalingo is located in Taraba State, Nigeria.

Is Jalingo the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 425 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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