Afikpo Population 2026

Afikpo has a population of 71,866, making it the #151 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ebonyi State. It is about 214× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

71,866

Rank in Nigeria

#151

Coordinates

5.89°N, 7.94°E

~92 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

355 km

220 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ebonyi State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Abakaliki	134,102	#87
Isieke	89,990	#119
Effium	86,945	#122
Ezza-Ohu	67,414	#162

Cities near Afikpo

Amaigbo127,300 people · ~16 km away
Ugep200,276 people · ~19 km away
Ohafia-Ifigh73,355 people · ~34 km away
Bende79,618 people · ~50 km away
Abakaliki134,102 people · ~52 km away
Awgu23,175 people · ~54 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Afikpo?

Afikpo has a population of 71,866 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #151 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Afikpo in?

Afikpo is located in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Is Afikpo the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 355 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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