Dukku Population 2026

Dukku has a population of 16,961, making it the #243 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Gombe State. It is about 907× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,961

Rank in Nigeria

#243

Coordinates

10.82°N, 10.77°E

~474 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

409 km

254 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
Deba	17,671	#234
Biliri	15,976	#254

Cities near Dukku

Darazo18,415 people · ~44 km away
Kari18,812 people · ~52 km away
Nafada22,920 people · ~68 km away
Gombe560,000 people · ~73 km away
Garko21,141 people · ~84 km away
Pindiga106,322 people · ~95 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dukku?

Dukku has a population of 16,961 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #243 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Dukku in?

Dukku is located in Gombe State, Nigeria.

Is Dukku the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 409 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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