Ogwashi-Uku Population 2026

Ogwashi-Uku has a population of 26,137, making it the #196 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Delta. It is about 589× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ogwashi-Uku (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

26,137

Rank in Nigeria

#196

Coordinates

6.18°N, 6.52°E

~198 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

338 km

210 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Delta

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Warri	910,000	#16
Sapele	305,000	#51
Ughelli	79,986	#132
Asaba	73,374	#149
Agbor	67,610	#161
Kwale	20,226	#223
Burutu	16,410	#250

Cities near Ogwashi-Uku

Asaba73,374 people · ~23 km away
Onitsha1,553,000 people · ~29 km away
Atani230,000 people · ~31 km away
Nkpor103,733 people · ~34 km away
Agbor67,610 people · ~37 km away
Ozubulu73,812 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ogwashi-Uku?

Ogwashi-Uku has a population of 26,137 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #196 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ogwashi-Uku in?

Ogwashi-Uku is located in Delta, Nigeria.

Is Ogwashi-Uku the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 338 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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