BamworBamwor
CountriesRegionsRankingsIndexesCompareNewsIntelligence
ENESPTIT

Bamwor

Countries of the world: population, economy, government, geography and statistics. Data from 261 countries in 4 languages.

Regions

EuropeSouth AmericaNorth AmericaAsiaAfricaOceania

Rankings

PopulationGDP (PPP)AreaLife ExpectancyUnemployment

Compare

Argentina vs BrazilUSA vs ChinaFrance vs GermanyJapan vs South Korea

API for Developers

REST API OverviewAPI DocumentationQuickstart & Free KeyAPI Pricing PlansPlaygroundDatasets
About BamworMethodologyData SourcesIndexesContactPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseAPI Terms of Service
© 2026 Bamwor. Data from CIA World Factbook (Public Domain)bamwor.com
  1. Home
  2. /Africa
  3. /Nigeria
  4. /Cities
  5. /Port Harcourt
← Back to Cities of Nigeria

Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Nigeria

Regional capital4.7774° N, 7.0134° E

Port Harcourt is a city located in Nigeria, specifically in Rivers State. With a population of 2,120,000, it ranks as the fifth largest city in the country.

Population2,120,000
ProvinceRivers State
Coordinates4.7774° N, 7.0134° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#5 of 61,423

Map

Nearest Airports

✈

Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base

PHGRegional

7.7 km away

✈

Port Harcourt International Airport

PHCInternational

27.4 km away

✈

Finima Bonny Airport

DNFBLocal

45.4 km away

About Port Harcourt

The city is situated at coordinates 4.77742° latitude and 7.0134° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Port Harcourt has an elevation of 16 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone. Nearby cities include Buguma, Okrika, Obonoma, Elele, and Degema Hulk.

Port Harcourt ranks #5 among 475 cities in Nigeria. The total urban population of the country is 76,201,364, highlighting the city's significant size in comparison to other major cities like Lagos, Kano, and Abuja.

Cities in Rivers State

As the largest city in Rivers State, Port Harcourt is one of ten cities in the province. Other notable cities include Buguma, Okrika, Obonoma, Elele, and Degema Hulk. The city is supported by various amenities, including 14 hospitals, 62 schools, 2 universities, and multiple parks and banks.

Buguma135,404Okrika133,271Obonoma68,584Elele20,620Degema Hulk19,223Bonny16,868Ahoada12,848Bori11,693Omoku11,625Yaa

Nearby Cities

Port Harcourt has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

●
Amadi FlatsNeighborhood
1.3 km
●
OrogbumCity
1.5 km
●
AmadiCity
2.3 km
●
OkirikaCity
3 km
●
RumuoparaliCity
3.3 km
●
DiobuCity
3.3 km
●
ElechiCity
3.5 km
●
AmatagwoloCity
3.6 km
●
RumukalagbaCity
3.8 km
●
OroworokwoCity
3.8 km
●
AmatagwoloCity
4 km
●
ElekahiaCity
4.1 km
●
RumuemeCity
4.6 km
●
EremogbogoroCity
4.9 km
●
IsakaCity
5 km
●
AbisakaCity
5.1 km
●
BorokiriCity
5.1 km
●
OkoroCity
5.3 km
●
AbulomaCity
5.3 km
●
Orowokwo-WojiCity
5.7 km

Universities in Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt is home to 7 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Department of Animal science Rivers State university1972——
Department of Crop and Soil science Rivers state university———
Ignatius Ajuru University of Education2009——
Loyola Jesuit College1996——
PAMO University of Medical Sciences2017——
Rivers State University1980——
Rivers State University of Science and Technology1972——
See all universities in Nigeria →

Explore Nigeria

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Nigeria, compare countries, view rankings, or access the full list of cities for more information.

Nigeria profileAll cities of NigeriaWorld rankingsCompare countries

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
Search People Port Harcourt →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Port Harcourt?

The population of Port Harcourt is 2,120,000.

In which province/state is Port Harcourt located?

Port Harcourt is located in Rivers State.

What are the coordinates of Port Harcourt?

The coordinates of Port Harcourt are 4.77742° latitude and 7.0134° longitude.

What is the elevation of Port Harcourt?

The elevation of Port Harcourt is 16 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Port Harcourt?

The nearest airport to Port Harcourt is Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base, located 7.7 km away.

Structured data for Port Harcourt, Nigeria is available through Bamwor, a global dataset covering countries and millions of cities.

This data can be accessed via:
– Bamwor REST API: https://bamwor.com/api/v1/cities/2324774

– Bamwor MCP Server for AI agents and real-time retrieval

API Documentation →MCP Server →
GET /api/v1/cities/2324774

Source: Bamwor World Encyclopedia — GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)