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Umuahia, Abia State

Nigeria

Regional capital5.5249° N, 7.4946° E

Umuahia is a city located in Nigeria, specifically in Abia State. With a population of approximately 370,000, it serves as an important urban center within the region.

Population370,000
ProvinceAbia State
Coordinates5.5249° N, 7.4946° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#40 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport

QOWRegional

33.7 km away

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Port Harcourt International Airport

PHCInternational

82.8 km away

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Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base

PHGRegional

91.9 km away

About Umuahia

Situated at coordinates 5.52491° latitude and 7.49461° longitude, Umuahia lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 148 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone.

Umuahia ranks 40th among 475 cities in Nigeria. This ranking places it within a diverse urban landscape, where the total population of the country is 76,201,364.

Cities in Abia State

The city is part of Abia State. There are no additional cities listed within the province.

Aba1,160,000Amaigbo127,300Bende79,618Ohafia-Ifigh73,355Arochukwu10,776AhabaAmekeNditiAchaAbia

Nearby Cities

Umuahia is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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UgbaCity
0.9 km
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Umuohu-UdumeCity
1.5 km
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NkataCity
1.6 km
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AmuzukwuCity
2.2 km
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Ihie-NdumeCity
2.5 km
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Ohokobe NdumeCity
2.6 km
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UbakalaCity
2.6 km
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IsingwuCity
3 km
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OkwutaCity
3.3 km
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Umu-EzealaCity
3.3 km
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MbomCity
3.8 km
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AfaraCity
3.9 km
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AvonkwuCity
4.1 km
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Ahiaeke NdumeCity
4.1 km
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Umuohu-AzuekeCity
4.2 km
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Ahia UkwuCity
4.2 km
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Umuana NdumeCity
4.4 km
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Ama-AcharaCity
4.4 km
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Ajata-IsiekeCity
4.5 km
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Umuaroko NdumeCity
4.5 km

Universities in Umuahia

Umuahia is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Lux Mundi University, Umuahia2024——
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike1992——
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Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Nigeria, comparisons between countries, city rankings, or a full 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 Umuahia?

The population of Umuahia is approximately 370,000.

In which province/state is Umuahia located?

Umuahia is located in Abia State.

What are the coordinates of Umuahia?

The coordinates of Umuahia are 5.52491° latitude and 7.49461° longitude.

What is the elevation of Umuahia?

The elevation of Umuahia is 148 meters.

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