Kwale Population 2026

Kwale has a population of 20,226, making it the #223 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Delta. It is about 761× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,226

Rank in Nigeria

#223

Coordinates

5.71°N, 6.43°E

~22 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

390 km

242 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Delta

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Warri	910,000	#16
Sapele	305,000	#51
Ughelli	79,986	#132
Asaba	73,374	#149
Agbor	67,610	#161
Ogwashi-Uku	26,137	#196
Burutu	16,410	#250

Cities near Kwale

Oguta21,639 people · ~42 km away
Atani230,000 people · ~49 km away
Ihiala83,265 people · ~50 km away
Ogwashi-Uku26,137 people · ~53 km away
Ughelli79,986 people · ~53 km away
Ozubulu73,812 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kwale?

Kwale has a population of 20,226 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #223 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Kwale in?

Kwale is located in Delta, Nigeria.

Is Kwale the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 390 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.

← All biggest cities in Nigeria · Nigeria population by year