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Gashua, Yobe State

Nigeria

Provincial capital12.8740° N, 11.0406° E

Gashua is a provincial capital located in Yobe State, Nigeria. The recorded population is 125,817.

Population125,817
ProvinceYobe State
Coordinates12.8740° N, 11.0406° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#89 of 61,423

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About Gashua

You can find Gashua at 12.87° N, 11.04° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is classified under Yobe State, Nigeria.

Ranked #89 in Nigeria by population, Gashua has 125,817 residents out of 61,423 registered localities.

Cities in Yobe State

The Yobe State region of Nigeria is home to Gashua and other cities such as Nguru, Potiskum, Daura. Gashua has 125,817 inhabitants.

Nguru111,014Potiskum86,002Daura78,277Damaturu46,000Geidam41,367Kumagunnam16,557Dapchi14,077Gorgoram12,470Machina11,707Goniri11,673

Nearby Cities

Gashua is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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GassimaCity
4.9 km
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Garin AlkaliCity
5 km
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KanaduriCity
6.4 km
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WusurCity
6.6 km
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JawaCity
6.6 km
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GassimaCity
6.9 km
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RinukunuCity
6.9 km
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TaljuwaCity
8.6 km
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AlonjiroriCity
13.9 km
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BukartiCity
14.6 km
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KaregeCity
14.7 km
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Garin DaboaCity
15.1 km
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Garin ModobsamiCity
15.1 km
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Garin Mallam MalaCity
15.8 km
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KumariyaCity
15.9 km
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Garin AshiyamiCity
16.1 km
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YammiaCity
16.4 km
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WaroCity
16.9 km
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Buku GanaCity
17.2 km
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KadisheCity
17.2 km

Universities in Gashua

Gashua is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Federal University Gashua2010——
Umar Suleiman College of Education1986——
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Largest cities in Nigeria

#1 Lagos15,388,000#2 Kano4,910,000#3 Ibadan3,649,000#4 Abuja2,690,000#5 Port Harcourt2,120,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Gashua?

Gashua has a population of 125,817. It ranks #89 in Nigeria by population.

What province or state is Gashua in?

Gashua is located in Yobe State, Nigeria.

Where is Gashua located?

Gashua is located at coordinates 12.87° N, 11.04° E in Yobe State, Nigeria.

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