Nnewi Population 2026

Nnewi has a population of 193,987, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Anambra. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

193,987

Rank in Nigeria

#67

Coordinates

6.02°N, 6.92°E

~151 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

344 km

214 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Anambra

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Onitsha	1,553,000	#8
Atani	230,000	#58
Awka	167,738	#73
Nkpor	103,733	#107
Ihiala	83,265	#129
Agulu	79,021	#137
Igbo-Ukwu	75,224	#142
Ozubulu	73,812	#145

Cities near Nnewi

Ozubulu73,812 people · ~10 km away
Igbo-Ukwu75,224 people · ~11 km away
Nkpor103,733 people · ~17 km away
Agulu79,021 people · ~18 km away
Atani230,000 people · ~19 km away
Ihiala83,265 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nnewi?

Nnewi has a population of 193,987 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Nnewi in?

Nnewi is located in Anambra, Nigeria.

Is Nnewi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 344 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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