Marte Population 2026

Marte has a population of 15,707, making it the #259 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Borno State. It is about 980× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,707

Rank in Nigeria

#259

Coordinates

12.37°N, 13.83°E

~292 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

784 km

487 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 Marte

Dikwa29,026 people · ~38 km away
Gamboru84,672 people · ~41 km away
Monguno20,297 people · ~41 km away
Kukawa16,077 people · ~68 km away
Maiduguri1,110,000 people · ~93 km away
Bama118,121 people · ~95 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Marte?

Marte has a population of 15,707 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #259 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Marte in?

Marte is located in Borno State, Nigeria.

Is Marte the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 784 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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