Mubi Population 2026

Mubi has a population of 225,705, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Adamawa. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

225,705

Rank in Nigeria

#61

Coordinates

10.27°N, 13.27°E

~582 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

647 km

402 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Adamawa

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Yola	460,000	#32
Jimeta	248,148	#57
Numan	77,617	#139
Gombi	19,616	#226
Ganye	15,178	#264

Cities near Mubi

Gombi19,616 people · ~59 km away
Gwoza15,176 people · ~102 km away
Damboa21,571 people · ~113 km away
Biu95,005 people · ~123 km away
Jimeta248,148 people · ~141 km away
Yola460,000 people · ~146 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mubi?

Mubi has a population of 225,705 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Mubi in?

Mubi is located in Adamawa, Nigeria.

Is Mubi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 647 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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