Gumel Population 2026

Gumel has a population of 42,742, making it the #173 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Jigawa State. It is about 360× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,742

Rank in Nigeria

#173

Coordinates

12.63°N, 9.39°E

~369 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

447 km

278 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jigawa State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Chakwama	200,000	#65
Hadejia	110,753	#101
Birnin Kudu	26,565	#194
Kiyawa	17,704	#233
Dutse	17,129	#242
Gwaram	15,806	#257

Cities near Gumel

Hadejia110,753 people · ~73 km away
Gaya20,959 people · ~95 km away
Kiyawa17,704 people · ~97 km away
Dutse17,129 people · ~97 km away
Wudil23,066 people · ~108 km away
Kano4,910,000 people · ~118 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gumel?

Gumel has a population of 42,742 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #173 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Gumel in?

Gumel is located in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Is Gumel the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 447 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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