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Asaba
Delta, Nigeria · Africa
About Asaba
Asaba sits on the route: 15 minutes from Onitsha.
Asaba is a town located in Delta, Nigeria. With a population of 73,374, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Asaba sits in Nigeria. It's in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Asaba to your route.
About Asaba
Asaba (Igbo: Ahaba) is the capital of Delta State, Nigeria. A rapidly growing urban area, it is located on the western bank of the Niger River and serves as the seat of the Oshimili South Local Government Area and Delta State Capital Territory. Asaba had a population of 149,603 as at the 2006 census, and a fastRead more
growing metropolitan population today of over half a million people.
In some respects, Asaba and neighboring Onitsha in Anambra State form a continuous metropolitan region. The First and Second Niger bridges traverse the boundary between Delta and Anambra with the Niger's relatively centralized location in this region marking it as the geopolitical border between Eastern and Western Nigeria.
In October 2023, Asaba joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and was named a UNESCO City of Film.
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Where is Asaba located?
Asaba is located in Delta, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 6.1982 latitude, 6.7319 longitude.
What is the population of Asaba?
Asaba has a population of approximately 73,374 people, making it a town in Nigeria.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 73,374
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Delta
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates
- 6.1982, 6.7319
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