Ganye Population 2026

Ganye has a population of 15,178, making it the #264 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Adamawa. It is about 1014× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,178

Rank in Nigeria

#264

Coordinates

8.43°N, 12.05°E

~484 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

505 km

314 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Adamawa

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Yola	460,000	#32
Jimeta	248,148	#57
Mubi	225,705	#61
Numan	77,617	#139
Gombi	19,616	#226

Cities near Ganye

Jalingo117,757 people · ~92 km away
Yola460,000 people · ~98 km away
Jimeta248,148 people · ~104 km away
Numan77,617 people · ~114 km away
Beli17,467 people · ~135 km away
Biliri15,976 people · ~183 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ganye?

Ganye has a population of 15,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #264 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ganye in?

Ganye is located in Adamawa, Nigeria.

Is Ganye the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 505 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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