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Kuje Population 2026

Kuje has a population of 97,367, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in FCT. It is about 158× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Kuje (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
97,367
Rank in Nigeria
#112
Coordinates
8.88°N, 7.23°E
~300 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
35 km
22 miles, straight line

Other big cities in FCT

CityPopulationRank in Nigeria
Abuja2,690,000#4

Cities near Kuje

  • Suleja162,135 people · ~34 km away
  • Abuja2,690,000 people · ~35 km away
  • Nasarawa30,949 people · ~65 km away
  • Keffi85,911 people · ~71 km away
  • Lapai16,442 people · ~74 km away
  • Baro26,821 people · ~94 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kuje?
Kuje has a population of 97,367 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Kuje in?
Kuje is located in FCT, Nigeria.
Is Kuje the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 35 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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