Ezza-Ohu Population 2026

Ezza-Ohu has a population of 67,414, making it the #162 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ebonyi State. It is about 228× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ezza-Ohu (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

67,414

Rank in Nigeria

#162

Coordinates

6.44°N, 8.08°E

~80 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

298 km

185 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ebonyi State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Abakaliki	134,102	#87
Isieke	89,990	#119
Effium	86,945	#122
Afikpo	71,866	#151

Cities near Ezza-Ohu

Isieke89,990 people · ~8 km away
Abakaliki134,102 people · ~13 km away
Effium86,945 people · ~21 km away
Eha Amufu70,779 people · ~43 km away
Afikpo71,866 people · ~63 km away
Enugu950,000 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ezza-Ohu?

Ezza-Ohu has a population of 67,414 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #162 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ezza-Ohu in?

Ezza-Ohu is located in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Is Ezza-Ohu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 298 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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