Atani Population 2026

Atani has a population of 230,000, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Anambra. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 67× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

230,000

Rank in Nigeria

#58

Coordinates

6.01°N, 6.75°E

~25 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

348 km

216 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Anambra

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Onitsha	1,553,000	#8
Nnewi	193,987	#67
Awka	167,738	#73
Nkpor	103,733	#107
Ihiala	83,265	#129
Agulu	79,021	#137
Igbo-Ukwu	75,224	#142
Ozubulu	73,812	#145

Cities near Atani

Ozubulu73,812 people · ~13 km away
Onitsha1,553,000 people · ~16 km away
Nkpor103,733 people · ~18 km away
Nnewi193,987 people · ~19 km away
Asaba73,374 people · ~21 km away
Ihiala83,265 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Atani?

Atani has a population of 230,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Atani in?

Atani is located in Anambra, Nigeria.

Is Atani the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 348 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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