Smallest States in Nigeria and their Population.

Smallest States in Nigeria and their Population.

Nigeria has the highest population density in all of Africa with a population of 206, 139, 589 citizens. The country's population is dispersed throughout its 36 states and the FCT, some of which are more populous than others. 

The population and land mass of the states of Nigeria are not distributed evenly; some are tiny with a huge population, while others are vast with a small population.

It is noteworthy that although Nigeria has big states in the north, the majority of the smallest states in Nigeria are located in the southern part of the country. According to the 2006 consensus, the population and data of the smallest states in Nigeria are as follows:

Ebonyi State

There are 2,173,501 people living in the state of Ebonyi in southeast Nigeria.  Abakaliki, the state capital, is also its biggest city. Afikpo, Onueke, Edda, Onicha, just to mention a few are other important cities in the region. Among Nigeria's 36 states, Ebonyi is one of the youngest thanks to its creation in 1996 by the country's then-federal military administration.  Parts of the states of Anambra and Imo, which were afterwards renamed Enugu and Abia, were merged to form the new state of Ebonyi.

The state of Ebonyi, often known as the "Salt of the Nation" due to its extensive salt reserves, is located in southeastern Nigeria and borders the states of Benue to the north, Enugu to the west, Imo and Abia to the south, and Cross River to the east. It is divided into 13 Local Government Areas. There are three Senatorial Zones in Ebonyi State, each with its own Senator, and six Federal Constituencies, each with its own Member of the House of Representatives, in the National Assembly.  The three Senatorial Zones are:

• Ebonyi North – comprising Abakaliki, Ebonyi, Ishielu, Ohaukwu and lzzi LGAs
• Ebonyi Central – comprising Ikwo, Ezza North, and Ezza South LGAs
• Ebonyi South – comprising Afikpo North, Afikpo South, lvo, Ohaozara and Onicha local government areas.

Farmers and traders make up the bulk of Ebonyi State's population. Rice, yam, palm product, cocoa, maize, groundnut, plantain, banana, cassava, melon, sugar cane, beans, fruits, and vegetables are the State's primary agricultural exports.

Abia State

In the southeastern region of Nigeria is the state of Abia, which has an area of 6,32033 square kilometres. Aba is the country's economic hub, while Umuahia serves as its capital. Since its formation in 1991, when it was separated from Imo State, Abia State has grown to include 17 local government areas. There are presently 2,833,999 people living in the state. Aba, Bende, Isuikwuato, and Afikpo are four of the most populous areas in the state, from which "Abia" is derived.

Since Igbo makes up 95% of Abia's population, that language is the traditional tongue of the Abia people. English is the language of government and business, and it is widely spoken. The majority of people in Abia are Christians.

Imo State

The state of Imo is located in Southeastern Nigeria and is home to 3,934,899 people. It is 5,530 square kilometres in size and is located between the upper and middle reaches of the Imo River. Its biggest and capital city is Owerri. Orlu and Okigwe are two of its other significant urban centres.

Farming is the main activity of the indigenous people but over-farming and a high population density have drastically deteriorated the soil in Imo state. Some examples of these cash crops include oil palm, raffia palm, rice, peanut, melon, cotton, cacao, rubber, maize, and so on. There is also a substantial harvest of food crops such yam, cassava, cocoyam, and maize.

Anambra State

Anambra is another southeastern Nigerian state, with a population of 4,182,032 and a total area of 4,84436 square kilometres. Awka serves as the nation's capital and government hub. The city of Onitsha is the biggest in the region. One of the state's slogans is "Light of the nation." In 1976, a portion of East Central State was split off to form the new state of Anambra, with its capital located in the city of Enugu. Anambra was again split in half to become the states of Anambra and Enugu after a re-organisation in 1991.

Lagos State

At 3,345 square kilometres, Lagos is the smallest of Nigeria's 36 states. It is, nonetheless, one of the most populous, with 9,013,534 people calling it home.

You can find Lagos State in the southwestern part of Nigeria. Among Nigeria's 36 states, it's the smallest in terms of land area. When it comes to the country's economy, few places compare to Lagos State. If it were a nation, its economy would rank sixth in Africa, making it a significant financial hub.

Nigeria recently have held their 2023 population and housing census which was from the 3rd of May-7th May. Official figures or results of the census is still not yet out, and until then we rely on official figures of the 2006 population and housing census.  

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