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Sapele, Delta

Nigeria

Provincial capital5.8941° N, 5.6767° E

Sapele is a city located in Nigeria's Delta province, with a population of approximately 305,000. It is situated in the southern part of the country, contributing to the diverse urban landscape of Nigeria.

Population305,000
ProvinceDelta
Coordinates5.8941° N, 5.6767° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#50 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Warri Airport

QRWRegional

36.5 km away

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Benin Airport

BNIRegional

47.8 km away

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Escravos Airport

DN56Local

62.2 km away

About Sapele

The city is positioned at coordinates 5.89405° latitude and 5.67666° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Sapele has an elevation of 9 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone.

Sapele ranks as the 50th most populous city in Nigeria out of a total of 475 cities. With Nigeria's total urban population at 76,201,364, Sapele holds a significant position among the country's urban centers.

Cities in Delta

Located in Delta province, Sapele is one of the cities contributing to the region's demographic and economic profile. No additional cities in the province are listed.

Warri910,000Ughelli79,986Asaba73,374Agbor67,610Ogwashi-Uku26,137Kwale20,226Burutu16,410Obiaruku11,936Bomadi8,402Umunede8,331

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Sapele.

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MeleCity
2.8 km
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OgorodeCity
4.4 km
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OkirighuireCity
4.6 km
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OgharaProvincial capital
4.7 km
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MosagonCity
5.7 km
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OkwadiokparaCity
5.7 km
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Akpobome WatersideCity
5.8 km
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AjatitorCity
6 km
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AkpobomeCity
6.1 km
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AmukpeCity
6.2 km
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MosagonCity
6.2 km
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AdanisievbeCity
6.4 km
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Ogharefe JunctionCity
6.7 km
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UtonyatsereCity
6.7 km
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ElumeCity
6.7 km
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OjiguoCity
6.8 km
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OjiguoCity
6.9 km
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OgharekiCity
6.9 km
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AtakoloCity
7.2 km
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EfurokpeCity
7.5 km

Universities in Sapele

Sapele is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Admiralty University of Nigeria2017——
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Explore Nigeria

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Nigeria, comparisons between countries, city rankings, and a complete list of cities.

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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 Sapele?

The population of Sapele is approximately 305,000.

In which province/state is Sapele located?

Sapele is located in Delta province.

What are the coordinates of Sapele?

The coordinates of Sapele are 5.89405° latitude and 5.67666° longitude.

What is the elevation of Sapele?

The elevation of Sapele is 9 meters.

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