Monguno Population 2026

Monguno has a population of 20,297, making it the #222 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Borno State. It is about 758× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,297

Rank in Nigeria

#222

Coordinates

12.67°N, 13.61°E

~290 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

779 km

484 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
Magumeri	19,363	#227
Kukawa	16,077	#252

Cities near Monguno

Kukawa16,077 people · ~29 km away
Marte15,707 people · ~41 km away
Gamboru84,672 people · ~73 km away
Dikwa29,026 people · ~78 km away
Maiduguri1,110,000 people · ~104 km away
Magumeri19,363 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Monguno?

Monguno has a population of 20,297 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #222 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Monguno in?

Monguno is located in Borno State, Nigeria.

Is Monguno the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 779 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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