Gombe Population 2026

Gombe has a population of 560,000, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Gombe State. Roughly 0.2% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

560,000

Rank in Nigeria

#25

Coordinates

10.29°N, 11.17°E

~460 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

425 km

264 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gombe State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Pindiga	106,322	#105
Kumo	35,712	#182
Nafada	22,920	#207
Garko	21,141	#217
Deba	17,671	#234
Dukku	16,961	#243
Biliri	15,976	#254

Cities near Gombe

Garko21,141 people · ~13 km away
Deba17,671 people · ~26 km away
Kumo35,712 people · ~27 km away
Pindiga106,322 people · ~41 km away
Biliri15,976 people · ~47 km away
Dukku16,961 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gombe?

Gombe has a population of 560,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Gombe in?

Gombe is located in Gombe State, Nigeria.

Is Gombe the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 425 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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