About Abuja
Abuja is located in Nigeria, part of Africa. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
Population2,690,000
Figure applies toAbuja (city)
Data as ofLatest recorded figure
Last checkedSeptember 3, 2026
CountryNigeria
ContinentAfrica
Place typeCapital
Country codeNG
Source: GeoNames geographical database. Population figures can use different geographic boundaries and should be read together with “Figure applies to”.