Rijau Population 2026

Rijau has a population of 16,613, making it the #246 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Niger State. It is about 926× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,613

Rank in Nigeria

#246

Coordinates

11.10°N, 5.26°E

~358 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

334 km

207 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
Mokwa	21,128	#218

Cities near Rijau

Zuru24,338 people · ~37 km away
Ibeto15,565 people · ~70 km away
Kontagora98,754 people · ~81 km away
Gummi38,744 people · ~117 km away
Tegina24,037 people · ~154 km away
Jega73,495 people · ~157 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rijau?

Rijau has a population of 16,613 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #246 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Rijau in?

Rijau is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Is Rijau the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 334 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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