Isieke Population 2026

Isieke has a population of 89,990, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ebonyi State. It is about 171× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

89,990

Rank in Nigeria

#119

Coordinates

6.38°N, 8.04°E

~68 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

303 km

188 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ebonyi State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Abakaliki	134,102	#87
Effium	86,945	#122
Afikpo	71,866	#151
Ezza-Ohu	67,414	#162

Cities near Isieke

Ezza-Ohu67,414 people · ~8 km away
Abakaliki134,102 people · ~11 km away
Effium86,945 people · ~28 km away
Eha Amufu70,779 people · ~43 km away
Afikpo71,866 people · ~56 km away
Enugu950,000 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Isieke?

Isieke has a population of 89,990 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Isieke in?

Isieke is located in Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Is Isieke the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 303 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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