Sapele Population 2026

Sapele has a population of 305,000, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Delta. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

305,000

Rank in Nigeria

#51

Coordinates

5.89°N, 5.68°E

~9 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

405 km

252 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Delta

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Warri	910,000	#16
Ughelli	79,986	#132
Asaba	73,374	#149
Agbor	67,610	#161
Ogwashi-Uku	26,137	#196
Kwale	20,226	#223
Burutu	16,410	#250

Cities near Sapele

Warri910,000 people · ~43 km away
Benin City1,782,000 people · ~50 km away
Ughelli79,986 people · ~58 km away
Burutu16,410 people · ~63 km away
Agbor67,610 people · ~70 km away
Kwale20,226 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sapele?

Sapele has a population of 305,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Sapele in?

Sapele is located in Delta, Nigeria.

Is Sapele the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 405 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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