The Largest Town (or city) in Enugu State, by a significant margin, is its capital:

Enugu

The city of Enugu is the primary urban center of the state and serves as the commercial, administrative, and cultural hub.

• Population: The Enugu metro area population is estimated to be over 900,000 as of 2025 (according to Macrotrends projections based on the 2006 census figures), making it the largest urban area in the state.
• Urban Area: The Enugu urban area is comprised of three Local Government Areas (LGAs): Enugu North, Enugu East, and Enugu South.

Other Major Towns

While Enugu is the largest, Nsukka is the next most significant urban area, particularly known for hosting the main campus of the University of Nigeria.

• Nsukka: It is a major educational and commercial center for the northern part of the state, with a population of over 300,000 people in its LGA as of the 2006 census.