Ikom Population 2026

Ikom has a population of 79,103, making it the #136 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Cross River State. It is about 195× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

79,103

Rank in Nigeria

#136

Coordinates

5.97°N, 8.71°E

~60 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

369 km

229 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cross River State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Calabar	540,000	#28
Ugep	200,276	#64
Ogoja	37,466	#178
Obudu	19,668	#225

Cities near Ikom

Ugep200,276 people · ~71 km away
Abakaliki134,102 people · ~77 km away
Ogoja37,466 people · ~78 km away
Afikpo71,866 people · ~86 km away
Ezza-Ohu67,414 people · ~87 km away
Isieke89,990 people · ~87 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ikom?

Ikom has a population of 79,103 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #136 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ikom in?

Ikom is located in Cross River State, Nigeria.

Is Ikom the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 369 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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