Ozubulu Population 2026

Ozubulu has a population of 73,812, making it the #145 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Anambra. It is about 208× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

73,812

Rank in Nigeria

#145

Coordinates

5.96°N, 6.85°E

~135 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

352 km

219 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Anambra

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Onitsha	1,553,000	#8
Atani	230,000	#58
Nnewi	193,987	#67
Awka	167,738	#73
Nkpor	103,733	#107
Ihiala	83,265	#129
Agulu	79,021	#137
Igbo-Ukwu	75,224	#142

Cities near Ozubulu

Nnewi193,987 people · ~10 km away
Ihiala83,265 people · ~11 km away
Atani230,000 people · ~13 km away
Igbo-Ukwu75,224 people · ~20 km away
Nkpor103,733 people · ~22 km away
Onitsha1,553,000 people · ~23 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ozubulu?

Ozubulu has a population of 73,812 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #145 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ozubulu in?

Ozubulu is located in Anambra, Nigeria.

Is Ozubulu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 352 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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