# Niger State, Nigeria – Local government areas & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/

State · Nigeria 

# Niger State

Niger State is a state of Nigeria. It had an estimated **6,783,325 people** in 2022 on 71,934 km² (about 94 per km²). Its main town is Minna. It is divided into 25 local government areas. 2,967 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 185 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 6,783,325people (2022)
- 71,934km²
- 25local government areas
- 185mapped services

## How many people live in Niger State?

Niger State had an estimated **6,783,325 people** in 2022 — 3.1% of Nigeria, 9th of 37 states. There are 1,021 women for every 1,000 men (above the Nigeria figure of 1,001). Spread over 71,934 km², that is about **94 people per km²**, 34th of 37 states.

44.8% of people are children under 15 and 2.1% are 65 or older; the median age is about 17 years (it is 19 across Nigeria). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 88 children and older people.

0–4 ****1,097,966**

5–9 ****988,816**

10–14 ****950,144**

15–19 ****788,277**

20–24 ****637,361**

25–29 ****469,072**

30–34 ****377,090**

35–39 ****357,138**

40–44 ****311,067**

45–49 ****241,071**

50–54 ****186,352**

55–59 ****137,350**

60–64 ****98,623**

65–69 ****64,049**

70–74 ****39,670**

75–79 ****22,210**

80+ ****17,069**

Source: [UNFPA and United States Census Bureau - PEPFAR program via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-nga).

## Where is Niger State?

Niger State lies in [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 6 other states: [Federal Capital Territory](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/federal-capital-territory/), [Kaduna State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kaduna/), [Kebbi State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kebbi/), [Kogi State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kogi/), [Kwara State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kwara/) and [Zamfara State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/zamfara/). By area it is the 2nd largest of 37 states in Nigeria. It covers 7.9% of [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). The centre of Niger State is about 211 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 9.7736° N, 5.7114° E.

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga).

## Know before you go: Niger State

- Time zoneUTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Lagos
- CurrencyNaira (NGN)
- Country calling code+234
- LanguagesEnglish, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulah
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) · Abuja190 km
- General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR) · Ilorin/Ogbomosho200 km

### Nearest railway station

Tabu Station (Lavun), about 35 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 06:16) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:45, sunset around 18:18).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:57 18:34 11.6 h 

Feb 06:57 18:45 11.8 h 

Mar 06:45 18:48 12.1 h 

Apr 06:27 18:47 12.3 h 

May 06:16 18:50 12.6 h 

Jun 06:16 18:57 12.7 h 

Jul 06:23 19:02 12.6 h 

Aug 06:28 18:55 12.5 h 

Sep 06:26 18:38 12.2 h 

Oct 06:25 18:20 11.9 h 

Nov 06:31 18:12 11.7 h 

Dec 06:45 18:18 11.6 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Local government areas of Niger State

Local government area Area km² Localities Services 

[Agaie](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/agaie/) 1,920 160 4 

[Agwara](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/agwara/) 1,472 125 0 

[Bida](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/bida/) 52 7 9 

[Borgu](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/borgu/) 11,256 154 9 

[Bosso](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/bosso/) 1,520 103 19 

[Chanchaga](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/chanchaga/) 63 14 64 

[Edati](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/edati/) 911 158 1 

[Gbako](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/gbako/) 1,750 387 2 

[Gurara](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/gurara/) 1,131 59 6 

[Katcha](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/katcha/) 1,651 204 1 

[Kontagora](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/kontagora/) 1,772 18 10 

[Lapai](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/lapai/) 3,030 84 5 

[Lavun](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/lavun/) 2,589 111 0 

[Magama](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/magama/) 4,056 106 1 

[Mariga](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/mariga/) 5,771 84 2 

[Mashegu](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/mashegu/) 9,301 73 1 

[Mokwa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/mokwa/) 5,301 257 9 

[Muya](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/muya/) 2,087 134 2 

[Paikoro](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/paikoro/) 2,089 207 6 

[Rafi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/rafi/) 3,682 197 3 

[Rijau](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/rijau/) 3,119 65 0 

[Shiroro](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/shiroro/) 5,230 356 5 

[Suleja](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/suleja/) 129 12 17 

[Tafa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/tafa/) 242 30 8 

[Wushishi](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/niger/wushishi/) 1,811 64 1 

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Niger State

Open gazetteers list **2,967 villages, towns and localities** in Niger State. The largest with a recorded population: Minna (425,000), Bida (400,000), Suleja (162,135), Kontagora (98,754), Baro (26,821) and Zungeru (24,447). Settlements here lie between about 48 m and 614 m above sea level (median 210 m).

- Abaku
- Abeokuta
- Abera
- Abolo
- Abuchi
- Abuchi Gwari
- Abugi
- Abuja
- Abukogi
- Aburosi
- Abuyawo
- Acuwa
- Adago
- Adebo
- Adehe
- Adingbeku
- Adjai
- Adjayi
- Adnami
- Adogo
- Adoka
- Aduchi
- Adunu
- Afaga
- Afuwagi
- Agaie
- Agegi
- Agumu-Koshi
- Aguwi
- Agwa
- Agwagwa
- Agwan Sarkin-Koro
- Agwanggi
- Agwara
- Agwarra
- Agwata
- Aikira Bitari
- Aikogi
- Ajakpa
- Ajami
- Aji
- Akau
- Akaw
- Akerre
- Akusu
- Akwan
- Alalafo
- Alawa
- Ale
- Aleji
- Algeta
- Aliko
- Alilu
- Aliu
- Aliugoy
- Alkaliko
- Alugi
- Alukpe
- Alunguci
- Aluyagi
- Amiwawoye
- Amuko
- Anaba
- Anama
- Anbero
- Anfani
- Angbasa
- Angu
- Anguangkola
- Angulugitsu
- Anguwamadake
- Angwan Sarkin Awari
- Angwanpa
- Anini
- Ankawa
- Aodede
- Aota
- Apia
- Apomi
- Arabulafia
- Argida
- Arunze
- Asa
- Asanyi-Kubegi
- Asape
- Asha
- Ashana
- Ashisha
- Assaya
- Audukenchi
- Auna
- Auta
- Avuye
- Awagabi
- Awasha
- Awolu
- Awuji
- Awuru
- Awuru Emigi
- Ayaba
- Azakagu
- Azamakoshi
- Azamalu
- Azamate
- Azamazu
- Azapbole
- Azarunji
- Azu
- Baagu
- Baani
- Baaza
- Baba
- Baban Zaure
- Babana
- Babanzuru
- Babawowoga
- Babban Gona
- Babban Zugu
- Babegi
- Babun Tunga
- Bachida
- Bada
- Badeggi
- Badna
- Badnapa
- Bafo Emitswaci
- Bafu
- Baganakwo
- Baggi
- Bagnape
- Bagopia
- Bagunu
- Baha
- Baiona
- Bajako
- Baje
- Baji
- Bajibo
- Bakafe
- Bakajeba
- Bakalambani
- Bakashi-Kpan
- Bakatara
- Bake
- Bakeko
- Bakiku
- Bakimba
- Bakinkpan
- Bako
- Bako Pompu
- Bakobagi
- Bakogi Station
- Bakogo
- Bakoji
- Bakolo
- Bakuchi
- Bakura
- Balaji
- Balamasa
- Bali
- Baliya
- Balugu
- Balugu-Hausawa
- Bambadawa
- Bambafu
- Bambe
- Bandegi
- Bangi
- Bangwa
- Banisare
- Banji
- Bankodare
- Bankwagi
- Banso
- Bantibi
- Baolagi
- Barachi
- Barachu
- Barakai
- Baratsu
- Bari
- Bariak
- Baro
- Bashanko
- Bashi
- Bassa
- Bassagi
- Batagi
- Batagi Lazin
- Batako
- Batamegi
- Batati
- Bataworo
- Batunre Daji
- Bawasu
- Bawue
- Bayan Dutse
- Bayko
- Beagi
- Bebara
- Bechi Kachi
- Bejagira
- Beji
- Beji Karami
- Beni
- Benu
- Benuko
- Bere
- Beri
- Berikago
- Beruna
- Biako
- Bichifu
- Bida
- Bidafu
- Bidako
- Bidanko
- Biito
- Bikwala
- Bikwo
- Billi
- Bina
- Binua
- Bisanti
- Bisiugi
- Bisura
- Bitogi
- Biyan Hill
- Bobe
- Bobi
- Bobo
- Bodi
- Bogi
- Bokani
- Boki
- Boku
- Bokungi
- Boladna
- Bolo-Bolo
- Bologi
- Bongi
- Bonu
- Bororo
- Borugu
- Bosso
- Botalu
- Botan
- Botingi
- Bototi
- Boya
- Boèdè
- Bramafu
- Bua
- Bubui
- Bugapa
- Bukah
- Bukata
- Buki Jaaba
- Bukpangi
- Bukpasi
- Buku
- Bukuta
- Bulofa
- Burisidna
- Buru
- Burum
- Burwayi
- Busibi
- Buslimi
- Busogmi
- Bussa
- Busu
- Busuru
- Butu
- Buyi
- Bwafiyi
- Bwakoro
- Bwoi
- Bwom
- Bzoyagi
- Cachala
- Carechima
- Catafu
- Chadowagi
- Chafo
- Chagwa
- Chaku
- Chaku Woro
- Chakyagi
- Chanchaga
- Chaniya
- Chapa
- Chapai
- Charati
- Chatafu
- Chatafu-Lagun
- Chawa
- Chawagi
- Chawohara
- Cheche
- Chechefu Etan
- Chechegi
- Checheko
- Chefe
- Chegu
- Chegungi
- Chegungialikali
- Chegungidewo
- Cheke
- Chekku
- Chekpa
- Chekpado
- Chekpan
- Chekpanfu
- Chekwe
- Chengudu
- Cheniya
- Chibiani
- Chifu
- Chigo
- Chigwanya
- Chijimison
- Chikanbasa
- Chikangi
- Chikeke
- Chikwada
- Chikwale
- Chimbi
- Chinama
- Chiri
- Chiyumu
- Chizi
- Chogi
- Chukuba
- Chukuna
- Cotton Depot
- Dabarako
- Dabban
- Dabigi
- Dabiri
- Dabodi
- Dabole
- Daboyi
- Dachino
- Dada
- Dadape
- Dadbaje
- Dadi
- Dado
- Dadoare
- Daforo
- Daga
- Dagam
- Dagba
- Dagidda
- Dagwachi
- Daja
- Dakachita
- Dakogi
- Dakolo Karami
- Dakomba
- Dakpan
- Dakpantako
- Dakpanti
- Daku
- Dalada
- Dalahko
- Dalau
- Daloke
- Dama
- Damala
- Damana
- Dami Dami
- Dami-Dami
- Damigo
- Damisa
- Dan Gunu
- Danbaru
- Danchita
- Danchitagi
- Danchitako
- Danda
- Dandawa
- Dangagi
- Daniya
- Daniya Pati
- Dankare
- Danko
- Danko;Wanko
- Dankondace
- Dankorogi
- Dankuwagi
- Danrenge
- Dansu
- Dantcha
- Danti
- Dantigi
- Dantigi Tsoaudu
- Danu
- Danuru

…and 2,567 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Niger State

Named natural and historic features inside Niger State, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

498 rivers and streams; 2 lakes; 2 dams; 1 reservoir or tank; 1 waterfall.

- Agogo
- Ajigenna
- Ashina
- Babban Rafi
- Bakin Gulbi
- Bakoji
- Beiri
- Bosso Dam Water Works
- Forti Stream
- Gaba Ushama
- Gadan Ayaba
- Gadan Mariki
- Gbangba River
- Godo Godo
- Goma River
- Gora Karemi
- Gunudan
- Gurara Fall
- Gwakodna
- Gweze
- Ifanna
- Kainji Dam
- Katodua
- Kogin Bargwoma

…and 480 more.

### Hills and mountains

162 hills; 2 mountains.

- Kango Hill · 720 m
- Dagam Hill · 669 m
- Kolafe Hills · 669 m
- Tsaunin Magari · 660 m
- Tsaunin Kwaiki · 659 m
- Bakuchi Hills · 651 m
- Dan Gunu Hill · 631 m
- Rufogo Hill · 625 m
- Igu Hills · 619 m
- Tsaunin Alawa · 598 m
- Zahumpe Hills · 589 m
- Tsaunin Mbafe · 576 m
- Kaoli Hill · 566 m
- Beni Hill · 563 m
- Tsaunin Manyau · 562 m
- Kubaia Hill · 559 m
- Tsaunin Jaydnape Hill · 555 m
- Tsaunin Zumba Hill · 548 m
- Tsaunin Lappa Hill · 546 m
- Patta Hill · 543 m
- Dowala Hill · 538 m
- Tsaunin Tugulbi · 529 m
- Tsaunin Fukape Hill · 525 m
- Tsaunin Kujeri · 522 m

…and 140 more.

### Forests and nature

26 forest reserves; 1 wildlife reserve.

- Alawa Forest Reserve
- Beni Forest Reserve
- Borgu Game Reserve
- Dansu Forest Reserve
- Doro River Forest Reserve
- Ewunraphia Forest Reserve
- Ferl Forest Reserve
- Gunu Hill Forest Reserve
- Kabo Forest Reserve
- Kafin Koro Forest Reserve
- Kakuri Forest Reserve
- Kudugi Forest Reserve
- Kutigi Forest Reserve
- Kwagena Forest Reserve
- Lapai NativeArea Forest Reserve
- Marafa Forest Reserve
- Minna Fuel Forest Reserve
- Nanati Forest Reserve
- Pinai Forest Reserve
- Prison Fuel Forest Reserve
- Rafin Daboyi Forest Reserve
- Shakwata Forest Reserve
- Siche Forest Reserve
- Tyabo Rokota Forest Reserve

…and 3 more.

### Getting around

8 railway stations; 4 airfields; 2 airports.

- Bida
- Gidan Mata Station
- Gierkun Station
- Kainji
- Kontagora
- Minna Airport
- Nasko
- Shakwata Station
- She Station
- Shiroro
- Tabu Station
- Tatabu Railroad Station
- Woabi Station
- Wushishi Station

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Niger State and the best time to visit

In Niger State, the warmest month is Apr (average 30 °C) and the coolest is Dec (23 °C). About 1,169 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Aug (250 mm) and the driest Dec (1 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to February**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 1 

Feb 27 7 

Mar 29 14 

Apr 30 73 

May 28 122 

Jun 27 147 

Jul 26 206 

Aug 25 250 

Sep 26 237 

Oct 26 108 

Nov 25 5 

Dec 23 1 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Niger State

Places mapped inside Niger State in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals51
- Banks9
- Petrol pumps27
- Hotels33
- Shopping malls3
- Schools16
- Colleges and universities23
- Pharmacies5
- Restaurants14
- Police stations4

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Niger State?In Nigeria
- What is the population of Niger State?6,783,325 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Niger State?About 17 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Niger State?About 94 people per km²
- What borders Niger State?Federal Capital Territory, Kaduna State, Kebbi State, Kogi State, Kwara State and Zamfara State
- What time zone is Niger State in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Niger State?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Niger State?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Niger State?2,967 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Niger State?Settlements lie between 48 m and 614 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Niger State?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Niger State?Kango Hill (720 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Niger State?October to February
- How many hospitals are in Niger State?51 mapped
- How many banks are in Niger State?9 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Niger State?27 mapped
- What is the P-code of Niger State?NG027 (OCHA common operational dataset)