Nigeria
Aba is a city located in Nigeria, specifically in Abia State. With a population of approximately 1,160,000, it is one of the larger urban areas in the country.
Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport
39.8 km away
Port Harcourt International Airport
47.3 km away
Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base
48 km away
Situated at coordinates 5.10658° latitude and 7.36667° longitude, Aba lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 64 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone. Nearby cities include Umuahia, Ikot Ekpene, Abak, and Bori.
Aba ranks as the 9th most populous city in Nigeria out of a total of 475 cities. This places it among significant urban centers, although it is smaller than the largest cities such as Lagos and Kano.
Within Abia State, Aba holds the top position among 6 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Umuahia, Amaigbo, Bende, Ohafia-Ifigh, and Arochukwu. The city has basic infrastructure, including 1 hospital, 3 schools, 3 parks, 1 bank, 1 hotel, 1 train station, and 1 museum.
There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Aba.
Aba is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Department of Nursing Sciences, Rhema University, Nigeria, Aba, Abia State | — |
| Lux mundi University | — |
| Rhema University | — |
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The population of Aba is approximately 1,160,000.
Aba is located in Abia State.
The coordinates of Aba are 5.10658° latitude and 7.36667° longitude.
The elevation of Aba is 64 meters.
The nearest airport to Aba is Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, located 39.8 km away.
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