Kukawa Population 2026

Kukawa has a population of 16,077, making it the #252 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Borno State. It is about 957× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,077

Rank in Nigeria

#252

Coordinates

12.92°N, 13.57°E

~291 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

790 km

491 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 Kukawa

Monguno20,297 people · ~29 km away
Marte15,707 people · ~68 km away
Gamboru84,672 people · ~93 km away
Dikwa29,026 people · ~106 km away
Magumeri19,363 people · ~121 km away
Maiduguri1,110,000 people · ~128 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kukawa?

Kukawa has a population of 16,077 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #252 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Kukawa in?

Kukawa is located in Borno State, Nigeria.

Is Kukawa the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 790 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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