Obudu Population 2026

Obudu has a population of 19,668, making it the #225 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Cross River State. It is about 782× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,668

Rank in Nigeria

#225

Coordinates

6.67°N, 9.16°E

~224 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

323 km

201 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cross River State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Calabar	540,000	#28
Ugep	200,276	#64
Ikom	79,103	#136
Ogoja	37,466	#178

Cities near Obudu

Ogoja37,466 people · ~40 km away
Katsina-Ala36,722 people · ~57 km away
Gboko365,000 people · ~75 km away
Ikom79,103 people · ~93 km away
Igbor17,666 people · ~107 km away
Takum24,822 people · ~112 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Obudu?

Obudu has a population of 19,668 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #225 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Obudu in?

Obudu is located in Cross River State, Nigeria.

Is Obudu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 323 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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