Gwaram Population 2026

Gwaram has a population of 15,806, making it the #257 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Jigawa State. It is about 974× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,806

Rank in Nigeria

#257

Coordinates

11.28°N, 9.88°E

~452 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

360 km

224 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Jigawa State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Chakwama	200,000	#65
Hadejia	110,753	#101
Gumel	42,742	#173
Birnin Kudu	26,565	#194
Kiyawa	17,704	#233
Dutse	17,129	#242

Cities near Gwaram

Chakwama200,000 people · ~39 km away
Birnin Kudu26,565 people · ~48 km away
Azare105,687 people · ~55 km away
Kiyawa17,704 people · ~64 km away
Darazo18,415 people · ~65 km away
Kari18,812 people · ~74 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gwaram?

Gwaram has a population of 15,806 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #257 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Gwaram in?

Gwaram is located in Jigawa State, Nigeria.

Is Gwaram the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 360 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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