Ajegunle Population 2026

Ajegunle has a population of 550,000, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Lagos. Roughly 0.2% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

550,000

Rank in Nigeria

#26

Coordinates

6.45°N, 3.33°E

~2 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

543 km

337 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lagos

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lagos	15,388,000	#1
Agege	683,600	#21
Ebute Ikorodu	535,619	#29
Lekki	401,272	#37
Obalende	342,000	#46
Ikeja	313,196	#48
Akowonjo	308,900	#49
Alimosho	308,290	#50

Cities near Ajegunle

Aliayabiagba228,000 people · ~0 km away
Surulere191,920 people · ~6 km away
Lagos15,388,000 people · ~7 km away
Mushin199,000 people · ~9 km away
Obalende342,000 people · ~9 km away
Shomolu154,390 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ajegunle?

Ajegunle has a population of 550,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ajegunle in?

Ajegunle is located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Is Ajegunle the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 543 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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