Jebba Population 2026

Jebba has a population of 21,488, making it the #216 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kwara State. It is about 716× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,488

Rank in Nigeria

#216

Coordinates

9.12°N, 4.82°E

~100 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

293 km

182 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kwara State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ilorin	1,080,000	#11
Offa	113,830	#97
Lafiagi	102,779	#109
Patigi	28,285	#190
Okuta	26,589	#193
Kaiama	21,897	#211
Bode Saadu	16,619	#245

Cities near Jebba

Bode Saadu16,619 people · ~21 km away
Mokwa21,128 people · ~32 km away
Lafiagi102,779 people · ~72 km away
Ilorin1,080,000 people · ~76 km away
Igbeti24,690 people · ~87 km away
Kisi155,510 people · ~107 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jebba?

Jebba has a population of 21,488 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #216 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Jebba in?

Jebba is located in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Is Jebba the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 293 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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