Suleja Population 2026

Suleja has a population of 162,135, making it the #76 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Niger State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 95× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

162,135

Rank in Nigeria

#76

Coordinates

9.18°N, 7.18°E

~421 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

37 km

23 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Niger State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Minna	425,000	#36
Bida	400,000	#38
Kontagora	98,754	#111
Baro	26,821	#192
Zungeru	24,447	#202
Tegina	24,037	#204
Mokwa	21,128	#218
Babana	17,617	#236

Cities near Suleja

Kuje97,367 people · ~34 km away
Abuja2,690,000 people · ~37 km away
Lapai16,442 people · ~69 km away
Minna425,000 people · ~84 km away
Keffi85,911 people · ~85 km away
Nasarawa30,949 people · ~92 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Suleja?

Suleja has a population of 162,135 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #76 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Suleja in?

Suleja is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Is Suleja the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 37 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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