Gwoza Population 2026

Gwoza has a population of 15,176, making it the #265 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Borno State. It is about 1014× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,176

Rank in Nigeria

#265

Coordinates

11.08°N, 13.70°E

~418 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

715 km

444 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Borno State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Maiduguri	1,110,000	#10
Bama	118,121	#93
Biu	95,005	#113
Gamboru	84,672	#127
Dikwa	29,026	#188
Damboa	21,571	#215
Monguno	20,297	#222
Magumeri	19,363	#227

Cities near Gwoza

Bama118,121 people · ~49 km away
Mubi225,705 people · ~102 km away
Damboa21,571 people · ~103 km away
Maiduguri1,110,000 people · ~103 km away
Dikwa29,026 people · ~109 km away
Marte15,707 people · ~143 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gwoza?

Gwoza has a population of 15,176 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #265 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Gwoza in?

Gwoza is located in Borno State, Nigeria.

Is Gwoza the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 715 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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