Bama Population 2026

Bama has a population of 118,121, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Borno State. It is about 130× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

118,121

Rank in Nigeria

#93

Coordinates

11.52°N, 13.69°E

~330 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

731 km

454 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Borno State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Maiduguri	1,110,000	#10
Biu	95,005	#113
Gamboru	84,672	#127
Dikwa	29,026	#188
Damboa	21,571	#215
Monguno	20,297	#222
Magumeri	19,363	#227
Kukawa	16,077	#252

Cities near Bama

Gwoza15,176 people · ~49 km away
Dikwa29,026 people · ~62 km away
Maiduguri1,110,000 people · ~68 km away
Marte15,707 people · ~95 km away
Damboa21,571 people · ~110 km away
Gamboru84,672 people · ~110 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bama?

Bama has a population of 118,121 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Bama in?

Bama is located in Borno State, Nigeria.

Is Bama the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 731 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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