Ihiala Population 2026

Ihiala has a population of 83,265, making it the #129 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Anambra. It is about 185× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ihiala (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

83,265

Rank in Nigeria

#129

Coordinates

5.85°N, 6.86°E

~146 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

363 km

225 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
Agulu	79,021	#137
Igbo-Ukwu	75,224	#142
Ozubulu	73,812	#145

Cities near Ihiala

Ozubulu73,812 people · ~11 km away
Oguta21,639 people · ~17 km away
Nnewi193,987 people · ~19 km away
Atani230,000 people · ~21 km away
Igbo-Ukwu75,224 people · ~25 km away
Uga64,179 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ihiala?

Ihiala has a population of 83,265 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #129 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ihiala in?

Ihiala is located in Anambra, Nigeria.

Is Ihiala the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 363 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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