Numan Population 2026

Numan has a population of 77,617, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Adamawa. It is about 198× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

77,617

Rank in Nigeria

#139

Coordinates

9.46°N, 12.03°E

~161 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

500 km

311 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Adamawa

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Yola	460,000	#32
Jimeta	248,148	#57
Mubi	225,705	#61
Gombi	19,616	#226
Ganye	15,178	#264

Cities near Numan

Jimeta248,148 people · ~51 km away
Yola460,000 people · ~57 km away
Jalingo117,757 people · ~97 km away
Biliri15,976 people · ~99 km away
Deba17,671 people · ~109 km away
Gombi19,616 people · ~110 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Numan?

Numan has a population of 77,617 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Numan in?

Numan is located in Adamawa, Nigeria.

Is Numan the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 500 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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