Katsina-Ala Population 2026

Katsina-Ala has a population of 36,722, making it the #179 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Benue State. It is about 419× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Katsina-Ala (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

36,722

Rank in Nigeria

#179

Coordinates

7.17°N, 9.28°E

~152 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

288 km

179 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Benue State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Makurdi	390,000	#39
Gboko	365,000	#44
Takum	24,822	#200
Otukpa	21,686	#213
Igbor	17,666	#235

Cities near Katsina-Ala

Gboko365,000 people · ~36 km away
Obudu19,668 people · ~57 km away
Takum24,822 people · ~78 km away
Ogoja37,466 people · ~78 km away
Igbor17,666 people · ~81 km away
Wukari92,933 people · ~95 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Katsina-Ala?

Katsina-Ala has a population of 36,722 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #179 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Katsina-Ala in?

Katsina-Ala is located in Benue State, Nigeria.

Is Katsina-Ala the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 288 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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