Gashua Population 2026

Gashua has a population of 125,817, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Yobe State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 122× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

125,817

Rank in Nigeria

#91

Coordinates

12.87°N, 11.04°E

~339 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

574 km

356 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yobe State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Nguru	111,014	#100
Potiskum	86,002	#124
Daura	78,277	#138
Damaturu	46,000	#171
Geidam	41,367	#174
Kumagunnam	16,557	#247

Cities near Gashua

Kumagunnam16,557 people · ~54 km away
Nguru111,014 people · ~63 km away
Geidam41,367 people · ~96 km away
Hadejia110,753 people · ~118 km away
Potiskum86,002 people · ~129 km away
Daura78,277 people · ~152 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gashua?

Gashua has a population of 125,817 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Gashua in?

Gashua is located in Yobe State, Nigeria.

Is Gashua the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 574 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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