Lokoja Population 2026

Lokoja has a population of 60,579, making it the #166 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kogi State. It is about 254× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

60,579

Rank in Nigeria

#166

Coordinates

7.80°N, 6.74°E

~53 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

163 km

101 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kogi State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Okene	479,178	#30
Ogaminana	84,373	#128
Idah	68,703	#159
Kabba	49,869	#169
Egbe	17,612	#237
Ajaokuta	15,144	#266
Isanlu-Itedoijowa	15,087	#268

Cities near Lokoja

Ajaokuta15,144 people · ~28 km away
Ogaminana84,373 people · ~62 km away
Okene479,178 people · ~62 km away
Kabba49,869 people · ~73 km away
Idah68,703 people · ~76 km away
Auchi62,907 people · ~97 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lokoja?

Lokoja has a population of 60,579 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #166 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Lokoja in?

Lokoja is located in Kogi State, Nigeria.

Is Lokoja the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 163 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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