Patigi Population 2026

Patigi has a population of 28,285, making it the #190 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kwara State. It is about 544× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,285

Rank in Nigeria

#190

Coordinates

8.73°N, 5.76°E

~123 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

195 km

121 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kwara State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ilorin	1,080,000	#11
Offa	113,830	#97
Lafiagi	102,779	#109
Okuta	26,589	#193
Kaiama	21,897	#211
Jebba	21,488	#216
Bode Saadu	16,619	#245

Cities near Patigi

Lafiagi102,779 people · ~40 km away
Bida400,000 people · ~48 km away
Isanlu-Itedoijowa15,087 people · ~51 km away
Egbe17,612 people · ~63 km away
Baro26,821 people · ~74 km away
Lapai16,442 people · ~96 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Patigi?

Patigi has a population of 28,285 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #190 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Patigi in?

Patigi is located in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Is Patigi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 195 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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