Nafada Population 2026

Nafada has a population of 22,920, making it the #207 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Gombe State. It is about 671× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,920

Rank in Nigeria

#207

Coordinates

11.10°N, 11.33°E

~275 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

477 km

296 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Gombe State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Gombe	560,000	#25
Pindiga	106,322	#105
Kumo	35,712	#182
Garko	21,141	#217
Deba	17,671	#234
Dukku	16,961	#243
Biliri	15,976	#254

Cities near Nafada

Daura78,277 people · ~52 km away
Dukku16,961 people · ~68 km away
Potiskum86,002 people · ~74 km away
Kari18,812 people · ~86 km away
Gombe560,000 people · ~91 km away
Deba17,671 people · ~98 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nafada?

Nafada has a population of 22,920 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #207 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Nafada in?

Nafada is located in Gombe State, Nigeria.

Is Nafada the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 477 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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