Dikwa Population 2026

Dikwa has a population of 29,026, making it the #188 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Borno State. It is about 530× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,026

Rank in Nigeria

#188

Coordinates

12.04°N, 13.92°E

~298 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

776 km

482 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
Damboa	21,571	#215
Monguno	20,297	#222
Magumeri	19,363	#227
Kukawa	16,077	#252

Cities near Dikwa

Marte15,707 people · ~38 km away
Gamboru84,672 people · ~49 km away
Bama118,121 people · ~62 km away
Monguno20,297 people · ~78 km away
Maiduguri1,110,000 people · ~85 km away
Kukawa16,077 people · ~106 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dikwa?

Dikwa has a population of 29,026 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #188 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Dikwa in?

Dikwa is located in Borno State, Nigeria.

Is Dikwa the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 776 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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