Gamboru Population 2026

Gamboru has a population of 84,672, making it the #127 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Borno State. It is about 182× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

84,672

Rank in Nigeria

#127

Coordinates

12.37°N, 14.21°E

~291 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

821 km

510 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
Dikwa	29,026	#188
Damboa	21,571	#215
Monguno	20,297	#222
Magumeri	19,363	#227
Kukawa	16,077	#252

Cities near Gamboru

Marte15,707 people · ~41 km away
Dikwa29,026 people · ~49 km away
Monguno20,297 people · ~73 km away
Kukawa16,077 people · ~93 km away
Bama118,121 people · ~110 km away
Maiduguri1,110,000 people · ~128 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gamboru?

Gamboru has a population of 84,672 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #127 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Gamboru in?

Gamboru is located in Borno State, Nigeria.

Is Gamboru the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 821 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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