Aba Population 2026
Aba has a population of 1,160,000, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Abia State. Roughly 0.5% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,160,000
Rank in Nigeria
#9
Coordinates
5.11°N, 7.37°E
~64 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
440 km
273 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Abia State
| City | Population | Rank in Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Umuahia | 370,000 | #41 |
| Amaigbo | 127,300 | #89 |
| Bende | 79,618 | #133 |
| Ohafia-Ifigh | 73,355 | #150 |
Cities near Aba
- Ikot Ekpene254,806 people · ~39 km away
- Umuahia370,000 people · ~49 km away
- Okrika133,271 people · ~51 km away
- Port Harcourt2,120,000 people · ~54 km away
- Owerri545,000 people · ~56 km away
- Bende79,618 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aba?
Aba has a population of 1,160,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Aba in?
Aba is located in Abia State, Nigeria.
Is Aba the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 440 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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