Kumagunnam Population 2026

Kumagunnam has a population of 16,557, making it the #247 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Yobe State. It is about 929× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,557

Rank in Nigeria

#247

Coordinates

13.15°N, 10.63°E

~346 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

570 km

354 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yobe State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Gashua	125,817	#91
Nguru	111,014	#100
Potiskum	86,002	#124
Daura	78,277	#138
Damaturu	46,000	#171
Geidam	41,367	#174

Cities near Kumagunnam

Nguru111,014 people · ~37 km away
Gashua125,817 people · ~54 km away
Hadejia110,753 people · ~101 km away
Geidam41,367 people · ~143 km away
Gumel42,742 people · ~147 km away
Potiskum86,002 people · ~167 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kumagunnam?

Kumagunnam has a population of 16,557 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #247 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Kumagunnam in?

Kumagunnam is located in Yobe State, Nigeria.

Is Kumagunnam the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 570 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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