Kabba Population 2026

Kabba has a population of 49,869, making it the #169 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kogi State. It is about 309× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

49,869

Rank in Nigeria

#169

Coordinates

7.83°N, 6.08°E

~436 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

208 km

129 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kogi State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Okene	479,178	#30
Ogaminana	84,373	#128
Idah	68,703	#159
Lokoja	60,579	#166
Egbe	17,612	#237
Ajaokuta	15,144	#266
Isanlu-Itedoijowa	15,087	#268

Cities near Kabba

Ogaminana84,373 people · ~30 km away
Okene479,178 people · ~35 km away
Ode75,463 people · ~40 km away
Ikare465,000 people · ~49 km away
Isanlu-Itedoijowa15,087 people · ~56 km away
Ajaokuta15,144 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kabba?

Kabba has a population of 49,869 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #169 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Kabba in?

Kabba is located in Kogi State, Nigeria.

Is Kabba the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 208 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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