Kumo Population 2026

Kumo has a population of 35,712, making it the #182 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Gombe State. It is about 431× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

35,712

Rank in Nigeria

#182

Coordinates

10.05°N, 11.21°E

~427 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

422 km

262 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gombe State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Gombe	560,000	#25
Pindiga	106,322	#105
Nafada	22,920	#207
Garko	21,141	#217
Deba	17,671	#234
Dukku	16,961	#243
Biliri	15,976	#254

Cities near Kumo

Garko21,141 people · ~15 km away
Biliri15,976 people · ~20 km away
Deba17,671 people · ~27 km away
Gombe560,000 people · ~27 km away
Pindiga106,322 people · ~29 km away
Dukku16,961 people · ~99 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kumo?

Kumo has a population of 35,712 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #182 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Kumo in?

Kumo is located in Gombe State, Nigeria.

Is Kumo the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 422 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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