Garko Population 2026

Garko has a population of 21,141, making it the #217 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Gombe State. It is about 728× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,141

Rank in Nigeria

#217

Coordinates

10.18°N, 11.16°E

~470 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

421 km

261 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
Deba	17,671	#234
Dukku	16,961	#243
Biliri	15,976	#254

Cities near Garko

Gombe560,000 people · ~13 km away
Kumo35,712 people · ~15 km away
Deba17,671 people · ~25 km away
Pindiga106,322 people · ~31 km away
Biliri15,976 people · ~35 km away
Dukku16,961 people · ~84 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Garko?

Garko has a population of 21,141 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #217 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Garko in?

Garko is located in Gombe State, Nigeria.

Is Garko the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 421 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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