Biu Population 2026

Biu has a population of 95,005, making it the #113 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Borno State. It is about 162× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

95,005

Rank in Nigeria

#113

Coordinates

10.61°N, 12.19°E

~762 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

543 km

337 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Borno State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Maiduguri	1,110,000	#10
Bama	118,121	#93
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 Biu

Gombi19,616 people · ~77 km away
Damboa21,571 people · ~86 km away
Deba17,671 people · ~99 km away
Nafada22,920 people · ~108 km away
Gombe560,000 people · ~118 km away
Garko21,141 people · ~123 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Biu?

Biu has a population of 95,005 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #113 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Biu in?

Biu is located in Borno State, Nigeria.

Is Biu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 543 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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