Malumfashi Population 2026

Malumfashi has a population of 70,709, making it the #156 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Katsina State. It is about 218× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

70,709

Rank in Nigeria

#156

Coordinates

11.79°N, 7.62°E

~618 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

304 km

189 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Katsina State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Katsina	670,000	#22
Funtua	136,811	#83
Daura	25,289	#199

Cities near Malumfashi

Gwarzo16,303 people · ~37 km away
Funtua136,811 people · ~45 km away
Zaria980,000 people · ~76 km away
Kano4,910,000 people · ~100 km away
Soba15,715 people · ~102 km away
Rano17,972 people · ~108 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Malumfashi?

Malumfashi has a population of 70,709 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #156 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Malumfashi in?

Malumfashi is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.

Is Malumfashi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 304 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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