Kiyawa Population 2026

Kiyawa has a population of 17,704, making it the #233 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Jigawa State. It is about 869× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,704

Rank in Nigeria

#233

Coordinates

11.78°N, 9.61°E

~395 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

381 km

237 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jigawa State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Chakwama	200,000	#65
Hadejia	110,753	#101
Gumel	42,742	#173
Birnin Kudu	26,565	#194
Dutse	17,129	#242
Gwaram	15,806	#257

Cities near Kiyawa

Chakwama200,000 people · ~26 km away
Dutse17,129 people · ~29 km away
Birnin Kudu26,565 people · ~40 km away
Gwaram15,806 people · ~64 km away
Azare105,687 people · ~65 km away
Gaya20,959 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kiyawa?

Kiyawa has a population of 17,704 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #233 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Kiyawa in?

Kiyawa is located in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Is Kiyawa the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 381 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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