Oguta Population 2026

Oguta has a population of 21,639, making it the #214 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Imo State. It is about 711× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,639

Rank in Nigeria

#214

Coordinates

5.71°N, 6.81°E

~26 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

380 km

236 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Imo State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Owerri	545,000	#27
Okigwe	115,499	#96
Nkwerre	62,973	#164

Cities near Oguta

Ihiala83,265 people · ~17 km away
Ozubulu73,812 people · ~28 km away
Nkwerre62,973 people · ~33 km away
Atani230,000 people · ~34 km away
Owerri545,000 people · ~35 km away
Nnewi193,987 people · ~36 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oguta?

Oguta has a population of 21,639 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #214 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Oguta in?

Oguta is located in Imo State, Nigeria.

Is Oguta the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 380 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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