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Gombe, Gombe State

Nigeria

Regional capital10.2897° N, 11.1673° E

Gombe is a city located in Nigeria, within Gombe State. It has a population of approximately 560,000 people, contributing to the urban landscape of the country.

Population560,000
ProvinceGombe State
Coordinates10.2897° N, 11.1673° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#23 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Gombe Lawanti International Airport

GMORegional

29.3 km away

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Bajoga Northeast Airport

DN54Local

79 km away

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Bauchi Airport

NG-BCULocal

147.8 km away

About Gombe

The city is situated at coordinates 10.28969° latitude and 11.16729° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Gombe is at an elevation of 460 meters and operates in the Africa/Lagos timezone. Nearby cities include Pindiga, Kumo, Garko, Deba, and Biliri.

Gombe ranks as the 23rd most populous city in Nigeria out of a total of 475 cities. The country's total urban population is 76,201,364, highlighting Gombe's position within this demographic.

Cities in Gombe State

As the largest city in Gombe State, Gombe ranks #1 among 14 cities in the province. Other notable cities include Pindiga, Kumo, Nafada, Garko, and Deba. The city features various amenities, including 14 hospitals, 77 schools, 3 universities, and 8 parks.

Pindiga106,322Kumo35,712Nafada22,920Garko21,141Deba17,671Dukku16,961Biliri15,976Kaltungo12,357Bara11,673Kafarati11,535

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Gombe.

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GabukkaCity
2.5 km
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AcowaCity
2.9 km
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PantameCity
3 km
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Wuro ShijiCity
3.5 km
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KulalumCity
3.5 km
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Wuro BirijiCity
4.9 km
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KanuelCity
5.5 km
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GaladimaCity
5.9 km
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TondeCity
6.4 km
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TempureCity
6.7 km
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Wuro Ali MaginiCity
6.7 km
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ChongoCity
8.6 km
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LafiaCity
11.2 km
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GladimaCity
11.7 km
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GarkoCity · 21,141 inhab.
12.7 km
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KwadonCity
12.9 km
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KafaratiCity · 11,535 inhab.
13 km
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KoloriCity
13 km
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KunjielCity
13.1 km
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Wurin DuleCity
13.9 km

Universities in Gombe

Gombe is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe1977——
Gombe State University2004——
Jewel University2023——
North-Eastern University, Gombe2022——
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Explore Nigeria

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Nigeria, compare countries, view rankings, or access the complete list of cities.

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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 Gombe?

The population of Gombe is approximately 560,000.

In which province/state is Gombe located?

Gombe is located in Gombe State.

What are the coordinates of Gombe?

The coordinates of Gombe are 10.28969° latitude and 11.16729° longitude.

What is the elevation of Gombe?

The elevation of Gombe is 460 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Gombe?

The nearest airport to Gombe is Gombe Lawanti International Airport (IATA: GMO).

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