Gwadabawa Population 2026

Gwadabawa has a population of 17,486, making it the #238 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Sokoto. It is about 880× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,486

Rank in Nigeria

#238

Coordinates

13.36°N, 5.24°E

~270 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

538 km

334 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sokoto

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Sokoto	1,040,000	#12
Tambuwal	20,932	#220
Illela	17,461	#240

Cities near Gwadabawa

Sokoto1,040,000 people · ~33 km away
Illela17,461 people · ~42 km away
Argungu45,584 people · ~103 km away
Tambuwal20,932 people · ~124 km away
Talata Mafara39,045 people · ~125 km away
Gummi38,744 people · ~136 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gwadabawa?

Gwadabawa has a population of 17,486 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #238 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Gwadabawa in?

Gwadabawa is located in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Is Gwadabawa the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 538 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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