Lafiagi Population 2026

Lafiagi has a population of 102,779, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kwara State. It is about 150× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

102,779

Rank in Nigeria

#109

Coordinates

8.85°N, 5.42°E

~116 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

229 km

142 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kwara State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ilorin	1,080,000	#11
Offa	113,830	#97
Patigi	28,285	#190
Okuta	26,589	#193
Kaiama	21,897	#211
Jebba	21,488	#216
Bode Saadu	16,619	#245

Cities near Lafiagi

Patigi28,285 people · ~40 km away
Mokwa21,128 people · ~63 km away
Bida400,000 people · ~70 km away
Bode Saadu16,619 people · ~70 km away
Egbe17,612 people · ~71 km away
Jebba21,488 people · ~72 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lafiagi?

Lafiagi has a population of 102,779 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Lafiagi in?

Lafiagi is located in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Is Lafiagi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 229 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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