Nguru Population 2026

Nguru has a population of 111,014, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Yobe State. It is about 139× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

111,014

Rank in Nigeria

#100

Coordinates

12.88°N, 10.46°E

~349 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

534 km

332 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yobe State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Gashua	125,817	#91
Potiskum	86,002	#124
Daura	78,277	#138
Damaturu	46,000	#171
Geidam	41,367	#174
Kumagunnam	16,557	#247

Cities near Nguru

Kumagunnam16,557 people · ~37 km away
Gashua125,817 people · ~63 km away
Hadejia110,753 people · ~65 km away
Gumel42,742 people · ~119 km away
Azare105,687 people · ~137 km away
Potiskum86,002 people · ~146 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nguru?

Nguru has a population of 111,014 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Nguru in?

Nguru is located in Yobe State, Nigeria.

Is Nguru the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 534 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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