Jimeta Population 2026

Jimeta has a population of 248,148, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Adamawa. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

248,148

Rank in Nigeria

#57

Coordinates

9.28°N, 12.46°E

~172 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

545 km

338 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Adamawa

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Yola	460,000	#32
Mubi	225,705	#61
Numan	77,617	#139
Gombi	19,616	#226
Ganye	15,178	#264

Cities near Jimeta

Yola460,000 people · ~8 km away
Numan77,617 people · ~51 km away
Gombi19,616 people · ~103 km away
Ganye15,178 people · ~104 km away
Jalingo117,757 people · ~128 km away
Mubi225,705 people · ~141 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jimeta?

Jimeta has a population of 248,148 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Jimeta in?

Jimeta is located in Adamawa, Nigeria.

Is Jimeta the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 545 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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