Mokwa Population 2026

Mokwa has a population of 21,128, making it the #218 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Niger State. It is about 728× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,128

Rank in Nigeria

#218

Coordinates

9.29°N, 5.05°E

~153 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

269 km

167 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
Babana	17,617	#236

Cities near Mokwa

Jebba21,488 people · ~32 km away
Bode Saadu16,619 people · ~50 km away
Lafiagi102,779 people · ~63 km away
Patigi28,285 people · ~100 km away
Ilorin1,080,000 people · ~105 km away
Bida400,000 people · ~108 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mokwa?

Mokwa has a population of 21,128 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #218 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Mokwa in?

Mokwa is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Is Mokwa the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 269 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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