Potiskum Population 2026

Potiskum has a population of 86,002, making it the #124 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Yobe State. It is about 179× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

86,002

Rank in Nigeria

#124

Coordinates

11.71°N, 11.08°E

~427 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

491 km

305 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Yobe State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Gashua	125,817	#91
Nguru	111,014	#100
Daura	78,277	#138
Damaturu	46,000	#171
Geidam	41,367	#174
Kumagunnam	16,557	#247

Cities near Potiskum

Daura78,277 people · ~40 km away
Nafada22,920 people · ~74 km away
Kari18,812 people · ~77 km away
Damaturu46,000 people · ~96 km away
Azare105,687 people · ~97 km away
Dukku16,961 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Potiskum?

Potiskum has a population of 86,002 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #124 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Potiskum in?

Potiskum is located in Yobe State, Nigeria.

Is Potiskum the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 491 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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