Okrika Population 2026
Okrika has a population of 133,271, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Rivers State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 115× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
133,271
Rank in Nigeria
#88
Coordinates
4.74°N, 7.08°E
~7 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
482 km
299 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rivers State
| City | Population | Rank in Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Port Harcourt | 2,120,000 | #5 |
| Buguma | 135,404 | #85 |
| Obonoma | 68,584 | #160 |
| Elele | 20,620 | #221 |
| Degema Hulk | 19,223 | #228 |
| Bonny | 16,868 | #244 |
Cities near Okrika
- Port Harcourt2,120,000 people · ~9 km away
- Buguma135,404 people · ~25 km away
- Obonoma68,584 people · ~33 km away
- Bonny16,868 people · ~34 km away
- Degema Hulk19,223 people · ~37 km away
- Elele20,620 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Okrika?
Okrika has a population of 133,271 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Okrika in?
Okrika is located in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Is Okrika the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 482 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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