Ikot Ekpene Population 2026

Ikot Ekpene has a population of 254,806, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Akwa Ibom State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

254,806

Rank in Nigeria

#54

Coordinates

5.18°N, 7.71°E

~89 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

432 km

268 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Akwa Ibom State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Uyo	436,606	#33
Esuk Oron	112,033	#98
Itu	36,358	#181
Eket	25,569	#197

Cities near Ikot Ekpene

Uyo436,606 people · ~28 km away
Itu36,358 people · ~30 km away
Aba1,160,000 people · ~39 km away
Bende79,618 people · ~43 km away
Umuahia370,000 people · ~45 km away
Ohafia-Ifigh73,355 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ikot Ekpene?

Ikot Ekpene has a population of 254,806 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ikot Ekpene in?

Ikot Ekpene is located in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Is Ikot Ekpene the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 432 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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