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Enugu-Ukwu Population 2026

Enugu-Ukwu has a population of 68,785, making it the #158 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Anambra. It is about 224× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

AbujaEnugu-Ukwu
Location of Enugu-Ukwu (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
68,785
Rank in Nigeria
#158
Coordinates
6.17°N, 7.01°E
~220 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
325 km
202 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Anambra

CityPopulationRank in Nigeria
Onitsha1,553,000#8
Atani230,000#58
Nnewi193,987#67
Awka167,738#73
Nkpor103,733#107
Ihiala83,265#129
Agulu79,021#137
Igbo-Ukwu75,224#142

Cities near Enugu-Ukwu

  • Awka167,738 people · ~9 km away
  • Agulu79,021 people · ~10 km away
  • Igbo-Ukwu75,224 people · ~17 km away
  • Nkpor103,733 people · ~19 km away
  • Nnewi193,987 people · ~19 km away
  • Onitsha1,553,000 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Enugu-Ukwu?
Enugu-Ukwu has a population of 68,785 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #158 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Enugu-Ukwu in?
Enugu-Ukwu is located in Anambra, Nigeria.
Is Enugu-Ukwu the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 325 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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