Most Dense in Nigeria

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Nigeria

1 Maiduguri 27 3,083,333/mi²

2 Bauchi 46 3,016,087/mi²

3 Hadejia 39 395,546/mi²

4 Gusau 57 136,661/mi²

5 Onitsha 25 111,167/mi²

6 Ajegunle 05 110,887/mi²

7 Funtua 24 100,596/mi²

8 Kafanchan 23 67,392/mi²

9 Akowonjo 05 55,161/mi²

10 Aliayabiagba 05 45,968/mi²

11 Aba 45 41,727/mi²

12 Jega 40 38,886/mi²

13 Biu 27 36,681/mi²

14 Osogbo 42 35,537/mi²

15 Gumel 39 34,469/mi²

16 Potiskum 44 32,825/mi²

17 Gombe 55 27,888/mi²

18 Azare 46 26,422/mi²

19 Gashua 44 25,835/mi²

20 Shomolu 05 25,519/mi²

21 Kano 29 25,485/mi²

22 Wudil 29 23,537/mi²

23 Kura 29 23,261/mi²

24 Mushin 05 23,193/mi²

25 Bida 31 20,131/mi²

26 Sokoto 51 18,578/mi²

27 Surulere 05 17,447/mi²

28 Gamboru 27 17,315/mi²

29 Ikeja 05 16,253/mi²

30 Port Harcourt 50 15,252/mi²

31 Gwarzo 29 14,957/mi²

32 Owerri 28 13,574/mi²

33 Katsina 24 12,220/mi²

34 Gwoza 27 12,044/mi²

35 Lagos 05 11,142/mi²

36 Kaduna 23 11,117/mi²

37 Konduga 27 10,635/mi²

38 Makoko 05 9,947/mi²

39 Abuja 11 9,772/mi²

40 Daura 24 9,163/mi²

41 Birnin Kebbi 40 8,880/mi²

42 Chakwama 39 8,386/mi²

43 Oshodi 05 7,561/mi²

44 Argungu 40 6,694/mi²

45 Geidam 44 6,598/mi²

46 Nsukka 47 6,391/mi²

47 Jibia 24 6,061/mi²

48 Malumfashi 24 5,357/mi²

49 Ikot Ekpene 21 5,167/mi²

50 Idah 41 4,943/mi²

51 Ijebu Ode 16 4,856/mi²

52 Esuk Oron 21 4,825/mi²

53 Zaria 23 4,508/mi²

54 Enugu 47 4,417/mi²

55 Ebute Ikorodu 05 3,981/mi²

56 Alimosho 05 3,972/mi²

57 Ado-Ekiti 54 3,845/mi²

58 Benin City 37 3,833/mi²

59 Okene 41 3,784/mi²

60 Ilorin 30 3,656/mi²

61 Nkwerre 28 3,590/mi²

62 Jos 49 3,315/mi²

63 Kibiya 29 3,220/mi²

64 Suleja 31 3,218/mi²

65 Uyo 21 3,124/mi²

66 Obalende 05 3,074/mi²

67 Ibadan 32 3,068/mi²

68 Iwo 42 3,031/mi²

69 Efon-Alaaye 54 2,850/mi²

70 Rano 29 2,756/mi²

71 Dass 46 2,514/mi²

72 Warri 36 2,434/mi²

73 Ikare 48 2,336/mi²

74 Calabar 22 2,316/mi²

75 Buguma 50 2,268/mi²

76 Zuru 40 2,195/mi²

77 Shinkafi 57 2,168/mi²

78 Abeokuta 16 2,166/mi²

79 Hunkuyi 23 2,116/mi²

80 Ikirun 42 2,024/mi²

81 Nkpor 25 1,990/mi²

82 Katagum 46 1,949/mi²

83 Akure 48 1,908/mi²

84 Irewe 05 1,906/mi²

85 Ikire 42 1,883/mi²

86 Enugu-Ukwu 25 1,705/mi²

87 Agulu 25 1,600/mi²

88 Jalingo 43 1,597/mi²

89 Okrika 50 1,555/mi²

90 Lere 23 1,521/mi²

91 Dikwa 27 1,501/mi²

92 Keffi 56 1,500/mi²

93 Yola 35 1,434/mi²

94 Ogbomoso 32 1,374/mi²

95 Minna 31 1,354/mi²

96 Ede 42 1,255/mi²

97 Makurdi 26 1,232/mi²

98 Ila Orangun 42 1,170/mi²

99 Umuahia 45 1,167/mi²

100 Goniri 44 1,159/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Nigeria pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Maiduguri leads with 3,083,333 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Maiduguri has 3,083,333 people per square mile — that's roughly 4,818 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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