Abeokuta Population 2026

Abeokuta has a population of 735,000, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ogun State. Roughly 0.3% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Abeokuta (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

735,000

Rank in Nigeria

#18

Coordinates

7.16°N, 3.35°E

~64 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

503 km

312 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ogun State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ijebu Ode	360,000	#45
Ota	251,546	#55
Shagamu	214,558	#63
Ijebu-Igbo	109,261	#102
Ifo	88,272	#120
Ilaro	46,999	#170
Iyesi	17,220	#241
Ijoko	16,529	#248

Cities near Abeokuta

Igbo-Ora92,719 people · ~32 km away
Ifo88,272 people · ~41 km away
Eruwa34,802 people · ~44 km away
Iperu15,935 people · ~45 km away
Orita-Eruwa71,027 people · ~46 km away
Ijoko16,529 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Abeokuta?

Abeokuta has a population of 735,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Abeokuta in?

Abeokuta is located in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Is Abeokuta the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 503 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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