Daura Population 2026

Daura has a population of 78,277, making it the #138 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Yobe State. It is about 197× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

78,277

Rank in Nigeria

#138

Coordinates

11.55°N, 11.41°E

~484 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

510 km

317 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
Damaturu	46,000	#171
Geidam	41,367	#174
Kumagunnam	16,557	#247

Cities near Daura

Potiskum86,002 people · ~40 km away
Nafada22,920 people · ~52 km away
Damaturu46,000 people · ~64 km away
Kari18,812 people · ~98 km away
Dukku16,961 people · ~107 km away
Darazo18,415 people · ~125 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Daura?

Daura has a population of 78,277 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #138 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Daura in?

Daura is located in Yobe State, Nigeria.

Is Daura the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 510 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