Minna Population 2026

Minna has a population of 425,000, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Niger State. Roughly 0.2% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

425,000

Rank in Nigeria

#36

Coordinates

9.62°N, 6.55°E

~243 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

121 km

75 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Niger State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
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
Babana	17,617	#236

Cities near Minna

Zungeru24,447 people · ~48 km away
Lapai16,442 people · ~64 km away
Tegina24,037 people · ~64 km away
Bida400,000 people · ~84 km away
Suleja162,135 people · ~84 km away
Kuje97,367 people · ~111 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Minna?

Minna has a population of 425,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Minna in?

Minna is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Is Minna the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 121 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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