Wamba Population 2026

Wamba has a population of 27,137, making it the #191 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Nasarawa State. It is about 567× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

27,137

Rank in Nigeria

#191

Coordinates

8.94°N, 8.60°E

~388 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

122 km

76 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nasarawa State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lafia	127,236	#90
Keffi	85,911	#125
Nasarawa	30,949	#186
Akwanga	15,985	#253
Doma	15,097	#267

Cities near Wamba

Akwanga15,985 people · ~22 km away
Lafia127,236 people · ~51 km away
Doma15,097 people · ~67 km away
Kagoro77,008 people · ~78 km away
Kafanchan79,522 people · ~79 km away
Keffi85,911 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wamba?

Wamba has a population of 27,137 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #191 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Wamba in?

Wamba is located in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

Is Wamba the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 122 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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