Ughelli Population 2026

Ughelli has a population of 79,986, making it the #132 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Delta. It is about 192× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

79,986

Rank in Nigeria

#132

Coordinates

5.49°N, 6.00°E

~13 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

429 km

266 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Delta

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Warri	910,000	#16
Sapele	305,000	#51
Asaba	73,374	#149
Agbor	67,610	#161
Ogwashi-Uku	26,137	#196
Kwale	20,226	#223
Burutu	16,410	#250

Cities near Ughelli

Warri910,000 people · ~28 km away
Kwale20,226 people · ~53 km away
Burutu16,410 people · ~57 km away
Sapele305,000 people · ~58 km away
Yenagoa365,000 people · ~69 km away
Agbor67,610 people · ~88 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ughelli?

Ughelli has a population of 79,986 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ughelli in?

Ughelli is located in Delta, Nigeria.

Is Ughelli the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 429 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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