Burutu Population 2026

Burutu has a population of 16,410, making it the #250 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Delta. It is about 938× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,410

Rank in Nigeria

#250

Coordinates

5.35°N, 5.51°E

~7 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

467 km

290 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
Asaba	73,374	#149
Agbor	67,610	#161
Ogwashi-Uku	26,137	#196
Kwale	20,226	#223

Cities near Burutu

Warri910,000 people · ~32 km away
Ughelli79,986 people · ~57 km away
Sapele305,000 people · ~63 km away
Yenagoa365,000 people · ~97 km away
Kwale20,226 people · ~110 km away
Benin City1,782,000 people · ~110 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Burutu?

Burutu has a population of 16,410 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #250 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Burutu in?

Burutu is located in Delta, Nigeria.

Is Burutu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 467 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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