Doma Population 2026

Doma has a population of 15,097, making it the #267 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Nasarawa State. It is about 1019× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,097

Rank in Nigeria

#267

Coordinates

8.39°N, 8.36°E

~157 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

120 km

75 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nasarawa State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lafia	127,236	#90
Keffi	85,911	#125
Nasarawa	30,949	#186
Wamba	27,137	#191
Akwanga	15,985	#253

Cities near Doma

Lafia127,236 people · ~21 km away
Akwanga15,985 people · ~58 km away
Wamba27,137 people · ~67 km away
Nasarawa30,949 people · ~73 km away
Keffi85,911 people · ~73 km away
Makurdi390,000 people · ~76 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Doma?

Doma has a population of 15,097 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #267 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Doma in?

Doma is located in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.

Is Doma the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 120 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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