Okigwe Population 2026

Okigwe has a population of 115,499, making it the #96 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Imo State. It is about 133× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

115,499

Rank in Nigeria

#96

Coordinates

5.83°N, 7.35°E

~158 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

359 km

223 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Imo State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Owerri	545,000	#27
Nkwerre	62,973	#164
Oguta	21,639	#214

Cities near Okigwe

Nkwerre62,973 people · ~28 km away
Awgu23,175 people · ~31 km away
Uga64,179 people · ~32 km away
Umuahia370,000 people · ~37 km away
Igbo-Ukwu75,224 people · ~42 km away
Bende79,618 people · ~43 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Okigwe?

Okigwe has a population of 115,499 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #96 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Okigwe in?

Okigwe is located in Imo State, Nigeria.

Is Okigwe the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 359 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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