Kari Population 2026

Kari has a population of 18,812, making it the #230 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Bauchi. It is about 818× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,812

Rank in Nigeria

#230

Coordinates

11.25°N, 10.56°E

~408 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

415 km

258 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bauchi

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Bauchi	693,700	#20
Azare	105,687	#106
Darazo	18,415	#231

Cities near Kari

Darazo18,415 people · ~32 km away
Dukku16,961 people · ~52 km away
Azare105,687 people · ~62 km away
Gwaram15,806 people · ~74 km away
Potiskum86,002 people · ~77 km away
Nafada22,920 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kari?

Kari has a population of 18,812 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #230 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Kari in?

Kari is located in Bauchi, Nigeria.

Is Kari the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 415 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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