Tegina Population 2026

Tegina has a population of 24,037, making it the #204 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Niger State. It is about 640× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,037

Rank in Nigeria

#204

Coordinates

10.07°N, 6.19°E

~270 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

182 km

113 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
Mokwa	21,128	#218
Babana	17,617	#236

Cities near Tegina

Zungeru24,447 people · ~30 km away
Minna425,000 people · ~64 km away
Kontagora98,754 people · ~87 km away
Bida400,000 people · ~112 km away
Lapai16,442 people · ~121 km away
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari22,380 people · ~123 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tegina?

Tegina has a population of 24,037 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #204 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Tegina in?

Tegina is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Is Tegina the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 182 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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