Nasarawa Population 2026

Nasarawa has a population of 30,949, making it the #186 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Nasarawa State. It is about 497× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,949

Rank in Nigeria

#186

Coordinates

8.54°N, 7.71°E

~185 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

62 km

39 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nasarawa State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lafia	127,236	#90
Keffi	85,911	#125
Wamba	27,137	#191
Akwanga	15,985	#253
Doma	15,097	#267

Cities near Nasarawa

Keffi85,911 people · ~39 km away
Abuja2,690,000 people · ~62 km away
Kuje97,367 people · ~65 km away
Doma15,097 people · ~73 km away
Akwanga15,985 people · ~87 km away
Lafia127,236 people · ~89 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nasarawa?

Nasarawa has a population of 30,949 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #186 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Nasarawa in?

Nasarawa is located in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

Is Nasarawa the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 62 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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