Tambuwal Population 2026

Tambuwal has a population of 20,932, making it the #220 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Sokoto. It is about 735× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,932

Rank in Nigeria

#220

Coordinates

12.41°N, 4.65°E

~261 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

485 km

301 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sokoto

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Sokoto	1,040,000	#12
Gwadabawa	17,486	#238
Illela	17,461	#240

Cities near Tambuwal

Jega73,495 people · ~35 km away
Argungu45,584 people · ~40 km away
Birnin Kebbi108,164 people · ~49 km away
Gummi38,744 people · ~59 km away
Sokoto1,040,000 people · ~98 km away
Gwadabawa17,486 people · ~124 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tambuwal?

Tambuwal has a population of 20,932 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #220 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Tambuwal in?

Tambuwal is located in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Is Tambuwal the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 485 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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