Lapai Population 2026

Lapai has a population of 16,442, making it the #249 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Niger State. It is about 936× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,442

Rank in Nigeria

#249

Coordinates

9.04°N, 6.57°E

~169 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

101 km

63 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
Kontagora	98,754	#111
Baro	26,821	#192
Zungeru	24,447	#202
Tegina	24,037	#204
Mokwa	21,128	#218

Cities near Lapai

Baro26,821 people · ~51 km away
Bida400,000 people · ~62 km away
Minna425,000 people · ~64 km away
Suleja162,135 people · ~69 km away
Kuje97,367 people · ~74 km away
Patigi28,285 people · ~96 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lapai?

Lapai has a population of 16,442 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #249 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Lapai in?

Lapai is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Is Lapai the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 101 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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