Keffi Population 2026

Keffi has a population of 85,911, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Nasarawa State. It is about 179× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

85,911

Rank in Nigeria

#125

Coordinates

8.85°N, 7.87°E

~321 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

48 km

30 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nasarawa State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lafia	127,236	#90
Nasarawa	30,949	#186
Wamba	27,137	#191
Akwanga	15,985	#253
Doma	15,097	#267

Cities near Keffi

Nasarawa30,949 people · ~39 km away
Abuja2,690,000 people · ~48 km away
Akwanga15,985 people · ~59 km away
Kuje97,367 people · ~71 km away
Doma15,097 people · ~73 km away
Lafia127,236 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Keffi?

Keffi has a population of 85,911 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Keffi in?

Keffi is located in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

Is Keffi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 48 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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