Rano Population 2026

Rano has a population of 17,972, making it the #232 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kano State. It is about 856× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,972

Rank in Nigeria

#232

Coordinates

11.56°N, 8.58°E

~526 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

302 km

188 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kano State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Kano	4,910,000	#2
Wudil	23,066	#206
Gaya	20,959	#219
Gwarzo	16,303	#251

Cities near Rano

Wudil23,066 people · ~40 km away
Kano4,910,000 people · ~50 km away
Gaya20,959 people · ~57 km away
Anchau15,538 people · ~69 km away
Gwarzo16,303 people · ~81 km away
Dutse17,129 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rano?

Rano has a population of 17,972 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #232 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Rano in?

Rano is located in Kano State, Nigeria.

Is Rano the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 302 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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