Bonny Population 2026
Bonny has a population of 16,868, making it the #244 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Rivers State. It is about 912× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,868
Rank in Nigeria
#244
Coordinates
4.45°N, 7.17°E
~7 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
513 km
319 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rivers State
| City | Population | Rank in Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt | 2,120,000 | #5 |
| Buguma | 135,404 | #85 |
| Okrika | 133,271 | #88 |
| Obonoma | 68,584 | #160 |
| Elele | 20,620 | #221 |
| Degema Hulk | 19,223 | #228 |
Cities near Bonny
- Okrika133,271 people · ~34 km away
- Port Harcourt2,120,000 people · ~40 km away
- Buguma135,404 people · ~47 km away
- Obonoma68,584 people · ~51 km away
- Degema Hulk19,223 people · ~58 km away
- Aba1,160,000 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bonny?
Bonny has a population of 16,868 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #244 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Bonny in?
Bonny is located in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Is Bonny the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 513 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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