Pankshin Population 2026

Pankshin has a population of 31,516, making it the #185 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Plateau State. It is about 488× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

31,516

Rank in Nigeria

#185

Coordinates

9.33°N, 9.44°E

~1,235 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

215 km

134 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Plateau State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Jos	1,040,000	#13
Bukuru	15,540	#261

Cities near Pankshin

Bukuru15,540 people · ~81 km away
Jos1,040,000 people · ~90 km away
Wamba27,137 people · ~101 km away
Bauchi693,700 people · ~118 km away
Kagoro77,008 people · ~119 km away
Akwanga15,985 people · ~122 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Pankshin?

Pankshin has a population of 31,516 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #185 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Pankshin in?

Pankshin is located in Plateau State, Nigeria.

Is Pankshin the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 215 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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