Kontagora Population 2026

Kontagora has a population of 98,754, making it the #111 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Niger State. It is about 156× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

98,754

Rank in Nigeria

#111

Coordinates

10.40°N, 5.47°E

~339 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

268 km

166 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Niger State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Minna	425,000	#36
Bida	400,000	#38
Suleja	162,135	#76
Baro	26,821	#192
Zungeru	24,447	#202
Tegina	24,037	#204
Mokwa	21,128	#218
Babana	17,617	#236

Cities near Kontagora

Ibeto15,565 people · ~37 km away
Rijau16,613 people · ~81 km away
Tegina24,037 people · ~87 km away
Zungeru24,447 people · ~100 km away
Zuru24,338 people · ~118 km away
Mokwa21,128 people · ~131 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kontagora?

Kontagora has a population of 98,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #111 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Kontagora in?

Kontagora is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Is Kontagora the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 268 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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