Wukari Population 2026

Wukari has a population of 92,933, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Taraba State. It is about 166× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

92,933

Rank in Nigeria

#116

Coordinates

7.87°N, 9.78°E

~189 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

284 km

176 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Taraba State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Jalingo	117,757	#95
Ibi	22,757	#208
Gembu	19,881	#224
Beli	17,467	#239

Cities near Wukari

Ibi22,757 people · ~35 km away
Takum24,822 people · ~71 km away
Katsina-Ala36,722 people · ~95 km away
Gboko365,000 people · ~105 km away
Beli17,467 people · ~132 km away
Igbor17,666 people · ~137 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wukari?

Wukari has a population of 92,933 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Wukari in?

Wukari is located in Taraba State, Nigeria.

Is Wukari the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 284 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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