Wudil Population 2026

Wudil has a population of 23,066, making it the #206 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kano State. It is about 667× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,066

Rank in Nigeria

#206

Coordinates

11.81°N, 8.84°E

~419 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

340 km

211 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kano State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Kano	4,910,000	#2
Gaya	20,959	#219
Rano	17,972	#232
Gwarzo	16,303	#251

Cities near Wudil

Gaya20,959 people · ~18 km away
Rano17,972 people · ~40 km away
Kano4,910,000 people · ~41 km away
Dutse17,129 people · ~54 km away
Birnin Kudu26,565 people · ~80 km away
Kiyawa17,704 people · ~83 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wudil?

Wudil has a population of 23,066 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #206 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Wudil in?

Wudil is located in Kano State, Nigeria.

Is Wudil the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 340 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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