Enugu-Ezike Population 2026

Enugu-Ezike has a population of 18,989, making it the #229 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Enugu State. It is about 810× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Enugu-Ezike (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

18,989

Rank in Nigeria

#229

Coordinates

6.98°N, 7.46°E

~376 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

231 km

143 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Enugu State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Enugu	950,000	#15
Nsukka	111,017	#99
Aku	73,742	#146
Eha Amufu	70,779	#155
Awgu	23,175	#205

Cities near Enugu-Ezike

Nsukka111,017 people · ~15 km away
Otukpa21,686 people · ~26 km away
Aku73,742 people · ~34 km away
Eha Amufu70,779 people · ~49 km away
Enugu950,000 people · ~60 km away
Effium86,945 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Enugu-Ezike?

Enugu-Ezike has a population of 18,989 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #229 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Enugu-Ezike in?

Enugu-Ezike is located in Enugu State, Nigeria.

Is Enugu-Ezike the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 231 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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