Akure Population 2026
Akure has a population of 730,000, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ondo State. Roughly 0.3% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
730,000
Rank in Nigeria
#19
Coordinates
7.25°N, 5.19°E
~353 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
323 km
201 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ondo State
Cities near Akure
- Idanre86,468 people · ~18 km away
- Ikere-Ekiti103,054 people · ~28 km away
- Igbara-Odo74,121 people · ~31 km away
- Ise-Ekiti190,063 people · ~35 km away
- Emure-Ekiti90,645 people · ~36 km away
- Ado-Ekiti435,000 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Akure?
Akure has a population of 730,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Akure in?
Akure is located in Ondo State, Nigeria.
Is Akure the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 323 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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