Gombi Population 2026

Gombi has a population of 19,616, making it the #226 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Adamawa. It is about 784× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,616

Rank in Nigeria

#226

Coordinates

10.17°N, 12.74°E

~597 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

588 km

365 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Adamawa

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Yola	460,000	#32
Jimeta	248,148	#57
Mubi	225,705	#61
Numan	77,617	#139
Ganye	15,178	#264

Cities near Gombi

Mubi225,705 people · ~59 km away
Biu95,005 people · ~77 km away
Jimeta248,148 people · ~103 km away
Damboa21,571 people · ~110 km away
Numan77,617 people · ~110 km away
Yola460,000 people · ~110 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gombi?

Gombi has a population of 19,616 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #226 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Gombi in?

Gombi is located in Adamawa, Nigeria.

Is Gombi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 588 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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