Geidam Population 2026

Geidam has a population of 41,367, making it the #174 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Yobe State. It is about 372× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

41,367

Rank in Nigeria

#174

Coordinates

12.89°N, 11.93°E

~329 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

645 km

401 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yobe State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Gashua	125,817	#91
Nguru	111,014	#100
Potiskum	86,002	#124
Daura	78,277	#138
Damaturu	46,000	#171
Kumagunnam	16,557	#247

Cities near Geidam

Gashua125,817 people · ~96 km away
Damaturu46,000 people · ~128 km away
Magumeri19,363 people · ~131 km away
Kumagunnam16,557 people · ~143 km away
Daura78,277 people · ~159 km away
Nguru111,014 people · ~159 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Geidam?

Geidam has a population of 41,367 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #174 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Geidam in?

Geidam is located in Yobe State, Nigeria.

Is Geidam the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 645 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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