Potiskum, Yobe State

Nigeria

Provincial capital11.7139° N, 11.0811° E

Found in Yobe State, Nigeria, Potiskum is a provincial capital. It has a population of 86,002.

Population86,002

ProvinceYobe State

Coordinates11.7139° N, 11.0811° E

CountryNigeria

Rank in Nigeria#121 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

Muhammadu Buhari International Cargo Airport

DMDMLocal

83.2 km away

Bajoga Northeast Airport

DN54Local

99.5 km away

Gombe Lawanti International Airport

GMORegional

158.6 km away

About Potiskum

Potiskum is located at coordinates 11.71° N, 11.08° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Yobe State administrative division of Nigeria.

Potiskum is the #121 largest locality in Nigeria by population, with 86,002 people.

Cities in Yobe State

Potiskum is located in the Yobe State province of Nigeria. Other cities in the region include Gashua, Nguru, Daura. Potiskum has 86,002 inhabitants, and its nearest airport is DMDM.

Gashua125,817 Nguru111,014 Daura78,277 Damaturu46,000 Geidam41,367 Kumagunnam16,557 Dapchi14,077 Gorgoram12,470 Machina11,707 Goniri11,673

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Potiskum?

Potiskum has a population of 86,002. It ranks #121 in Nigeria by population.

What province or state is Potiskum in?

Potiskum is located in Yobe State, Nigeria.

Where is Potiskum located?

Potiskum is located at coordinates 11.71° N, 11.08° E in Yobe State, Nigeria.

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