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Okigwe, Imo State

Nigeria

Provincial capital5.8292° N, 7.3506° E

Found in Imo State, Nigeria, Okigwe is a provincial capital. It has a population of 115,499.

Population115,499
ProvinceImo State
Coordinates5.8292° N, 7.3506° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#94 of 61,423

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About Okigwe

Okigwe is located at coordinates 5.83° N, 7.35° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Imo State administrative division of Nigeria.

Okigwe is the #94 largest locality in Nigeria by population, with 115,499 people.

Cities in Imo State

Okigwe is located in the Imo State province of Nigeria. Other cities in the region include Owerri, Nkwerre, Oguta. Okigwe has 115,499 inhabitants.

Owerri545,000Nkwerre62,973Oguta21,639Orlu9,351Orodo8,527Iho7,776AbalaAttaAkaboAga

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Okigwe.

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UbahaCity
0.9 km
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Umu-EzegemCity
1.5 km
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UmuokwaraCity
1.6 km
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UmulawlawCity
3.9 km
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OgehCity
4 km
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IhubeCity
4.4 km
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Elugu OgehCity
4.7 km
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Aro-NdibisiCity
5 km
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AroCity
5.3 km
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Umu EzeCity
5.3 km
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Nde OhinhinCity
5.4 km
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AkokoCity
5.6 km
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NduhuCity
5.8 km
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NdiawaCity
5.9 km
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AmurawCity
6.2 km
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OgeleCity
6.9 km
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UmuanyiCity
7 km
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ObiohiaCity
7.3 km
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Aku IhubeCity
7.9 km
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EzinachiCity
8.6 km

Universities in Okigwe

Okigwe is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Abia State University, Uturu1981——
Spiritan University———
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Largest cities in Nigeria

#1 Lagos15,388,000#2 Kano4,910,000#3 Ibadan3,649,000#4 Abuja2,690,000#5 Port Harcourt2,120,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Okigwe?

Okigwe has a population of 115,499. It ranks #94 in Nigeria by population.

What province or state is Okigwe in?

Okigwe is located in Imo State, Nigeria.

Where is Okigwe located?

Okigwe is located at coordinates 5.83° N, 7.35° E in Imo State, Nigeria.

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