Damboa Population 2026

Damboa has a population of 21,571, making it the #215 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Borno State. It is about 713× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,571

Rank in Nigeria

#215

Coordinates

11.16°N, 12.76°E

~401 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

621 km

386 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Borno State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Maiduguri	1,110,000	#10
Bama	118,121	#93
Biu	95,005	#113
Gamboru	84,672	#127
Dikwa	29,026	#188
Monguno	20,297	#222
Magumeri	19,363	#227
Kukawa	16,077	#252

Cities near Damboa

Biu95,005 people · ~86 km away
Maiduguri1,110,000 people · ~88 km away
Gwoza15,176 people · ~103 km away
Magumeri19,363 people · ~107 km away
Damaturu46,000 people · ~109 km away
Bama118,121 people · ~110 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Damboa?

Damboa has a population of 21,571 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #215 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Damboa in?

Damboa is located in Borno State, Nigeria.

Is Damboa the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 621 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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