Asaba Population 2026

Asaba has a population of 73,374, making it the #149 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Delta. It is about 210× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

73,374

Rank in Nigeria

#149

Coordinates

6.20°N, 6.73°E

~46 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

329 km

204 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Delta

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Warri	910,000	#16
Sapele	305,000	#51
Ughelli	79,986	#132
Agbor	67,610	#161
Ogwashi-Uku	26,137	#196
Kwale	20,226	#223
Burutu	16,410	#250

Cities near Asaba

Onitsha1,553,000 people · ~8 km away
Nkpor103,733 people · ~12 km away
Atani230,000 people · ~21 km away
Ogwashi-Uku26,137 people · ~23 km away
Nnewi193,987 people · ~29 km away
Ozubulu73,812 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Asaba?

Asaba has a population of 73,374 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #149 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Asaba in?

Asaba is located in Delta, Nigeria.

Is Asaba the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 329 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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