Igbo-Ukwu Population 2026

Igbo-Ukwu has a population of 75,224, making it the #142 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Anambra. It is about 205× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Igbo-Ukwu (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

75,224

Rank in Nigeria

#142

Coordinates

6.02°N, 7.02°E

~359 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

342 km

212 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Anambra

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Onitsha	1,553,000	#8
Atani	230,000	#58
Nnewi	193,987	#67
Awka	167,738	#73
Nkpor	103,733	#107
Ihiala	83,265	#129
Agulu	79,021	#137
Ozubulu	73,812	#145

Cities near Igbo-Ukwu

Agulu79,021 people · ~10 km away
Uga64,179 people · ~11 km away
Nnewi193,987 people · ~11 km away
Enugu-Ukwu68,785 people · ~17 km away
Ozubulu73,812 people · ~20 km away
Awka167,738 people · ~22 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Igbo-Ukwu?

Igbo-Ukwu has a population of 75,224 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #142 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Igbo-Ukwu in?

Igbo-Ukwu is located in Anambra, Nigeria.

Is Igbo-Ukwu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 342 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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