Major Cities in Nigeria map & data
There are 31 major cities mapped in Nigeria, spread over 31 states. The most are in Cross River (1), Abuja Federal Capital Territory (1) and Ogun (1). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Lagos, Kano and Ibadan.
Major Cities by state
| State | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross River | 1 | 3.2% |
| Abuja Federal Capital Territory | 1 | 3.2% |
| Ogun | 1 | 3.2% |
| Oyo | 1 | 3.2% |
| Sokoto | 1 | 3.2% |
| Lagos | 1 | 3.2% |
| Akwa Ibom | 1 | 3.2% |
| Ondo | 1 | 3.2% |
| Delta | 1 | 3.2% |
| Rivers | 1 | 3.2% |
| Kwara | 1 | 3.2% |
| Kogi | 1 | 3.2% |
| Benue | 1 | 3.2% |
| Borno | 1 | 3.2% |
| Katsina | 1 | 3.2% |
| Plateau | 1 | 3.2% |
| Edo | 1 | 3.2% |
| Jigawa | 1 | 3.2% |
| Anambra | 1 | 3.2% |
| Kano | 1 | 3.2% |
| Kebbi | 1 | 3.2% |
| Imo | 1 | 3.2% |
| Adamawa | 1 | 3.2% |
| Yobe | 1 | 3.2% |
| Abia | 1 | 3.2% |
| Osun | 1 | 3.2% |
| Bauchi | 1 | 3.2% |
| Niger | 1 | 3.2% |
| Kaduna | 1 | 3.2% |
| Enugu | 1 | 3.2% |
| Taraba | 1 | 3.2% |
Notable major cities in Nigeria
- LagosLagos · pop. 15825000
- KanoKano · pop. 4748000
- IbadanOyo · pop. 4165000
- AbujaAbuja Federal Capital Territory · pop. 3306000
- Port HarcourtRivers · pop. 2782000
- KadunaKaduna · pop. 2167000
- Benin CityEdo · pop. 1955000
- MaiduguriBorno · pop. 1213000
- EnuguEnugu · pop. 1178000
- IlorinKwara · pop. 1169000
- JosPlateau · pop. 1108000
- CalabarCross River
- AbeokutaOgun
- SokotoSokoto
- UyoAkwa Ibom
- AkureOndo
- AsabaDelta
- LokojaKogi
- MakurdiBenue
- KatsinaKatsina
- DutseJigawa
- AwkaAnambra
- Birnin KebbiKebbi
- OwerriImo
- YolaAdamawa
- DamaturuYobe
- UmuahiaAbia
- OshogboOsun
- BauchiBauchi
- MinnaNiger
- JalingoTaraba
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Nigeria?
This layer holds 31 major cities in Nigeria, the most of them in Cross River. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Nigeria?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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