Agulu Population 2026

Agulu has a population of 79,021, making it the #137 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Anambra. It is about 195× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

79,021

Rank in Nigeria

#137

Coordinates

6.10°N, 7.06°E

~201 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

332 km

206 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Anambra

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Onitsha	1,553,000	#8
Atani	230,000	#58
Nnewi	193,987	#67
Awka	167,738	#73
Nkpor	103,733	#107
Ihiala	83,265	#129
Igbo-Ukwu	75,224	#142
Ozubulu	73,812	#145

Cities near Agulu

Enugu-Ukwu68,785 people · ~10 km away
Igbo-Ukwu75,224 people · ~10 km away
Awka167,738 people · ~13 km away
Nnewi193,987 people · ~18 km away
Uga64,179 people · ~18 km away
Nkpor103,733 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Agulu?

Agulu has a population of 79,021 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #137 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Agulu in?

Agulu is located in Anambra, Nigeria.

Is Agulu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 332 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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