Ajaokuta Population 2026

Ajaokuta has a population of 15,144, making it the #266 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kogi State. It is about 1016× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,144

Rank in Nigeria

#266

Coordinates

7.56°N, 6.65°E

~52 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

190 km

118 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kogi State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Okene	479,178	#30
Ogaminana	84,373	#128
Idah	68,703	#159
Lokoja	60,579	#166
Kabba	49,869	#169
Egbe	17,612	#237
Isanlu-Itedoijowa	15,087	#268

Cities near Ajaokuta

Lokoja60,579 people · ~28 km away
Okene479,178 people · ~46 km away
Ogaminana84,373 people · ~48 km away
Idah68,703 people · ~51 km away
Auchi62,907 people · ~70 km away
Kabba49,869 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ajaokuta?

Ajaokuta has a population of 15,144 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #266 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ajaokuta in?

Ajaokuta is located in Kogi State, Nigeria.

Is Ajaokuta the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 190 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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