Magumeri Population 2026

Magumeri has a population of 19,363, making it the #227 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Borno State. It is about 795× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,363

Rank in Nigeria

#227

Coordinates

12.11°N, 12.83°E

~336 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

675 km

419 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
Kukawa	16,077	#252

Cities near Magumeri

Maiduguri1,110,000 people · ~47 km away
Damaturu46,000 people · ~103 km away
Monguno20,297 people · ~105 km away
Damboa21,571 people · ~107 km away
Marte15,707 people · ~113 km away
Bama118,121 people · ~115 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Magumeri?

Magumeri has a population of 19,363 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #227 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Magumeri in?

Magumeri is located in Borno State, Nigeria.

Is Magumeri the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 675 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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