Blank map of Nigeria by state
All 37 states of Nigeria, ready to print on A4, Letter, A3 or Tabloid, or to download as PNG and SVG. Free, no sign-up.
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Mapsfera · data Natural Earth
Nigeria on the map
Nigeria is divided into 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, 37 in all, covering about 911,000 km² (352,000 sq mi) as measured on the map. The largest is Borno (71,300 km² (27,500 sq mi)) and the smallest, Lagos (3,560 km² (1,370 sq mi)): Borno is about 20 times bigger.
The capital is Abuja, in Federal Capital Territory; Lagos also serves as a capital. The capitals version marks the capital of each state.
What each state borders
Kogi borders the most states: 10 (Anambra, Benue, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, and Ondo).
Nigeria borders Niger, Benin, Cameroon, and Chad. 7 states border Niger: Borno, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara. 6 states border Benin: Kebbi, Kwara, Lagos, Niger, Ogun, and Oyo. 5 states border Cameroon: Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, and Taraba. Only Borno borders Chad.
8 states have a coastline and 29 don’t.
Number key
Numbers follow alphabetical order, from 1 (Abia) to 37 (Zamfara). Lagos is too small for a number on A4 but keeps its number in the table. Areas are measured on the map and approximate; “Borders” counts neighboring states.
| No. | State | Capital | Area (approx.) | Borders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abia | Umuahia | 4,730 km² | 7 |
| 2 | Adamawa | Yola | 33,800 km² | 3 |
| 3 | Akwa Ibom | Uyo | 6,680 km² | 3 |
| 4 | Anambra | Awka | 4,730 km² | 6 |
| 5 | Bauchi | Bauchi | 49,200 km² | 7 |
| 6 | Bayelsa | Yenagoa | 9,930 km² | 2 |
| 7 | Benue | Makurdi | 31,600 km² | 6 |
| 8 | Borno | Maiduguri | 71,300 km² | 3 |
| 9 | Cross River | Calabar | 21,100 km² | 4 |
| 10 | Delta | Asaba | 16,400 km² | 5 |
| 11 | Ebonyi | Abakaliki | 6,210 km² | 4 |
| 12 | Edo | Benin City | 19,900 km² | 3 |
| 13 | Ekiti | Ado Ekiti | 5,240 km² | 4 |
| 14 | Enugu | Enugu | 7,730 km² | 5 |
| 15 | Federal Capital Territory | Abuja | 7,350 km² | 4 |
| 16 | Gombe | Gombe | 18,200 km² | 5 |
| 17 | Imo | Owerri | 5,310 km² | 3 |
| 18 | Jigawa | Dutse | 24,100 km² | 4 |
| 19 | Kaduna | Kaduna | 44,700 km² | 8 |
| 20 | Kano | Kano | 20,200 km² | 4 |
| 21 | Katsina | Katsina | 24,000 km² | 4 |
| 22 | Kebbi | Birnin Kebbi | 36,500 km² | 3 |
| 23 | Kogi | Lokoja | 29,200 km² | 10 |
| 24 | Kwara | Ilorin | 35,800 km² | 5 |
| 25 | Lagos | Ikeja | 3,560 km² | 1 |
| 26 | Nasarawa | Lafia | 26,300 km² | 6 |
| 27 | Niger | Minna | 70,800 km² | 6 |
| 28 | Ogun | Abeokuta | 16,300 km² | 4 |
| 29 | Ondo | Akure | 14,600 km² | 6 |
| 30 | Osun | Osogbo | 9,260 km² | 5 |
| 31 | Oyo | Ibadan | 27,600 km² | 3 |
| 32 | Plateau | Jos | 27,700 km² | 4 |
| 33 | Rivers | Port Harcourt | 8,470 km² | 6 |
| 34 | Sokoto | Sokoto | 31,500 km² | 2 |
| 35 | Taraba | Jalingo | 60,700 km² | 6 |
| 36 | Yobe | Damaturu | 46,100 km² | 4 |
| 37 | Zamfara | Gusau | 34,500 km² | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many states does Nigeria have?
37: 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
What is the largest state in Nigeria?
Borno, at about 71,300 km² (27,500 sq mi). The smallest is Lagos, at about 3,560 km² (1,370 sq mi).
What is the capital of Nigeria?
Abuja, in Federal Capital Territory. Lagos also serves as a capital.
Which countries border Nigeria?
Niger, Benin, Cameroon, and Chad, according to Natural Earth borders.
Can I use it in class?
Yes, it’s free. Print it, copy it and hand it out as many times as you like. If you post it on a blog or a class website, credit “Mapsfera · data Natural Earth”.
How do I print it on US Letter paper?
Choose Letter in “Paper size” and click “Download PDF”. In the print window, pick Letter paper and 100% scale (“Actual size”). For a bigger map, choose Tabloid (11 × 17 in) or A3.
What order are the numbers in?
Alphabetical, from 1 to the last one. That makes the key easy to follow when you grade, and it’s the same key the worksheet’s answer page uses.
Sources
- State boundaries: Natural Earth, 1:10m, Admin 1 (public domain)
- National capital: Natural Earth, Populated Places (public domain); state capitals: Wikidata (CC0), “capital” property (P36), checked one by one
- Areas, neighbors and coastlines: calculated from those boundaries (approximate)