Kaiama Population 2026

Kaiama has a population of 21,897, making it the #211 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kwara State. It is about 703× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,897

Rank in Nigeria

#211

Coordinates

9.61°N, 3.94°E

~325 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

395 km

245 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
Jebba	21,488	#216
Bode Saadu	16,619	#245

Cities near Kaiama

Kisi155,510 people · ~59 km away
Igboho136,764 people · ~88 km away
Okuta26,589 people · ~92 km away
Babana17,617 people · ~93 km away
Igbeti24,690 people · ~97 km away
Jebba21,488 people · ~111 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kaiama?

Kaiama has a population of 21,897 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #211 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Kaiama in?

Kaiama is located in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Is Kaiama the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 395 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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