Biliri Population 2026

Biliri has a population of 15,976, making it the #254 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Gombe State. It is about 963× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,976

Rank in Nigeria

#254

Coordinates

9.87°N, 11.23°E

~549 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

419 km

260 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gombe State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Gombe	560,000	#25
Pindiga	106,322	#105
Kumo	35,712	#182
Nafada	22,920	#207
Garko	21,141	#217
Deba	17,671	#234
Dukku	16,961	#243

Cities near Biliri

Kumo35,712 people · ~20 km away
Pindiga106,322 people · ~33 km away
Garko21,141 people · ~35 km away
Deba17,671 people · ~42 km away
Gombe560,000 people · ~47 km away
Numan77,617 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Biliri?

Biliri has a population of 15,976 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #254 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Biliri in?

Biliri is located in Gombe State, Nigeria.

Is Biliri the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 419 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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