Effium Population 2026

Effium has a population of 86,945, making it the #122 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ebonyi State. It is about 177× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

86,945

Rank in Nigeria

#122

Coordinates

6.63°N, 8.06°E

~115 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

277 km

172 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ebonyi State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Abakaliki	134,102	#87
Isieke	89,990	#119
Afikpo	71,866	#151
Ezza-Ohu	67,414	#162

Cities near Effium

Ezza-Ohu67,414 people · ~21 km away
Isieke89,990 people · ~28 km away
Eha Amufu70,779 people · ~33 km away
Abakaliki134,102 people · ~35 km away
Enugu950,000 people · ~65 km away
Otukpa21,686 people · ~68 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Effium?

Effium has a population of 86,945 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #122 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Effium in?

Effium is located in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Is Effium the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 277 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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