Zungeru Population 2026

Zungeru has a population of 24,447, making it the #202 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Niger State. It is about 629× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,447

Rank in Nigeria

#202

Coordinates

9.81°N, 6.15°E

~125 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

169 km

105 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
Tegina	24,037	#204
Mokwa	21,128	#218
Babana	17,617	#236

Cities near Zungeru

Tegina24,037 people · ~30 km away
Minna425,000 people · ~48 km away
Bida400,000 people · ~82 km away
Lapai16,442 people · ~96 km away
Kontagora98,754 people · ~100 km away
Patigi28,285 people · ~128 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Zungeru?

Zungeru has a population of 24,447 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #202 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Zungeru in?

Zungeru is located in Niger State, Nigeria.

Is Zungeru the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 169 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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