Gembu Population 2026

Gembu has a population of 19,881, making it the #224 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Taraba State. It is about 774× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,881

Rank in Nigeria

#224

Coordinates

6.73°N, 11.26°E

~1,599 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

489 km

304 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Taraba State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Jalingo	117,757	#95
Wukari	92,933	#116
Ibi	22,757	#208
Beli	17,467	#239

Cities near Gembu

Beli17,467 people · ~130 km away
Takum24,822 people · ~153 km away
Wukari92,933 people · ~207 km away
Ganye15,178 people · ~209 km away
Katsina-Ala36,722 people · ~223 km away
Obudu19,668 people · ~231 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gembu?

Gembu has a population of 19,881 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #224 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Gembu in?

Gembu is located in Taraba State, Nigeria.

Is Gembu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 489 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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