Elele Population 2026
Elele has a population of 20,620, making it the #221 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Rivers State. It is about 746× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,620
Rank in Nigeria
#221
Coordinates
5.10°N, 6.81°E
~32 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
446 km
277 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 |
| Degema Hulk | 19,223 | #228 |
| Bonny | 16,868 | #244 |
Cities near Elele
- Degema Hulk19,223 people · ~38 km away
- Buguma135,404 people · ~41 km away
- Port Harcourt2,120,000 people · ~42 km away
- Obonoma68,584 people · ~43 km away
- Owerri545,000 people · ~49 km away
- Okrika133,271 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Elele?
Elele has a population of 20,620 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #221 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Elele in?
Elele is located in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Is Elele the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 446 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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