Ado-Ekiti Population 2026
Ado-Ekiti has a population of 435,000, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ekiti State. Roughly 0.2% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
435,000
Rank in Nigeria
#34
Coordinates
7.62°N, 5.22°E
~439 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
297 km
184 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ekiti State
| City | Population | Rank in Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Efon-Alaaye | 279,319 | #52 |
| Ise-Ekiti | 190,063 | #69 |
| Ijero-Ekiti | 167,632 | #74 |
| Ikere-Ekiti | 103,054 | #108 |
| Emure-Ekiti | 90,645 | #118 |
| Igede-Ekiti | 87,282 | #121 |
| Ipoti | 82,113 | #130 |
| Aramoko-Ekiti | 74,491 | #143 |
Cities near Ado-Ekiti
- Igede-Ekiti87,282 people · ~12 km away
- Ikere-Ekiti103,054 people · ~14 km away
- Aramoko-Ekiti74,491 people · ~22 km away
- Igbara-Odo74,121 people · ~22 km away
- Ijero-Ekiti167,632 people · ~27 km away
- Ise-Ekiti190,063 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ado-Ekiti?
Ado-Ekiti has a population of 435,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Ado-Ekiti in?
Ado-Ekiti is located in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Is Ado-Ekiti the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 297 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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