Deba Population 2026

Deba has a population of 17,671, making it the #234 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Gombe State. It is about 871× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,671

Rank in Nigeria

#234

Coordinates

10.21°N, 11.39°E

~311 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

446 km

277 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
Dukku	16,961	#243
Biliri	15,976	#254

Cities near Deba

Garko21,141 people · ~25 km away
Gombe560,000 people · ~26 km away
Kumo35,712 people · ~27 km away
Biliri15,976 people · ~42 km away
Pindiga106,322 people · ~54 km away
Dukku16,961 people · ~96 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Deba?

Deba has a population of 17,671 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #234 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Deba in?

Deba is located in Gombe State, Nigeria.

Is Deba the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 446 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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