Ugep Population 2026

Ugep has a population of 200,276, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Cross River State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

200,276

Rank in Nigeria

#64

Coordinates

5.81°N, 8.08°E

~101 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

367 km

228 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cross River State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Calabar	540,000	#28
Ikom	79,103	#136
Ogoja	37,466	#178
Obudu	19,668	#225

Cities near Ugep

Afikpo71,866 people · ~19 km away
Amaigbo127,300 people · ~27 km away
Ohafia-Ifigh73,355 people · ~37 km away
Bende79,618 people · ~57 km away
Abakaliki134,102 people · ~58 km away
Isieke89,990 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ugep?

Ugep has a population of 200,276 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ugep in?

Ugep is located in Cross River State, Nigeria.

Is Ugep the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 367 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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