Kaduna Population 2026
Kaduna has a population of 1,850,000, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kaduna State. Roughly 0.8% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 8.3× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,850,000
Rank in Nigeria
#6
Coordinates
10.53°N, 7.44°E
~626 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
163 km
101 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kaduna State
| City | Population | Rank in Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Zaria | 980,000 | #14 |
| Lere | 93,290 | #115 |
| Kafanchan | 79,522 | #135 |
| Kagoro | 77,008 | #140 |
| Kachia | 30,893 | #187 |
| Sofo-Birnin-Gwari | 22,380 | #209 |
| Dutsen Wai | 22,062 | #210 |
| Soba | 15,715 | #258 |
Cities near Kaduna
- Zaria980,000 people · ~72 km away
- Soba15,715 people · ~84 km away
- Sofo-Birnin-Gwari22,380 people · ~90 km away
- Dutsen Wai22,062 people · ~91 km away
- Kachia30,893 people · ~92 km away
- Funtua136,811 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kaduna?
Kaduna has a population of 1,850,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Kaduna in?
Kaduna is located in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Is Kaduna the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 163 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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