Damaturu Population 2026

Damaturu has a population of 46,000, making it the #171 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Yobe State. It is about 335× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

46,000

Rank in Nigeria

#171

Coordinates

11.75°N, 11.96°E

~371 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

573 km

356 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yobe State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Gashua	125,817	#91
Nguru	111,014	#100
Potiskum	86,002	#124
Daura	78,277	#138
Geidam	41,367	#174
Kumagunnam	16,557	#247

Cities near Damaturu

Daura78,277 people · ~64 km away
Potiskum86,002 people · ~96 km away
Nafada22,920 people · ~100 km away
Magumeri19,363 people · ~103 km away
Damboa21,571 people · ~109 km away
Geidam41,367 people · ~128 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Damaturu?

Damaturu has a population of 46,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #171 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Damaturu in?

Damaturu is located in Yobe State, Nigeria.

Is Damaturu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 573 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.

← All biggest cities in Nigeria · Nigeria population by year