Uga Population 2026

Uga has a population of 64,179, making it the #163 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Anambra. It is about 240× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

64,179

Rank in Nigeria

#163

Coordinates

5.94°N, 7.08°E

~227 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

350 km

217 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 Uga

Igbo-Ukwu75,224 people · ~11 km away
Agulu79,021 people · ~18 km away
Nkwerre62,973 people · ~20 km away
Nnewi193,987 people · ~20 km away
Ozubulu73,812 people · ~25 km away
Ihiala83,265 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Uga?

Uga has a population of 64,179 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #163 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Uga in?

Uga is located in Anambra, Nigeria.

Is Uga the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 350 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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