Apomu Population 2026

Apomu has a population of 71,656, making it the #152 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. It is about 215× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

71,656

Rank in Nigeria

#152

Coordinates

7.35°N, 4.18°E

~193 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

411 km

255 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Osun State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Osogbo	645,000	#23
Ile-Ife	560,000	#24
Ilesa	325,000	#47
Iwo	250,443	#56
Ikire	222,160	#62
Ila Orangun	179,192	#70
Inisa	164,161	#75
Ede	159,866	#77

Cities near Apomu

Ikire222,160 people · ~2 km away
Modakeke119,529 people · ~9 km away
Lalupon81,130 people · ~18 km away
Gbongan139,485 people · ~23 km away
Olupona95,002 people · ~28 km away
Ibadan3,649,000 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Apomu?

Apomu has a population of 71,656 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #152 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Apomu in?

Apomu is located in Osun State, Nigeria.

Is Apomu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 411 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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