Badagry Population 2026

Badagry has a population of 26,383, making it the #195 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Lagos. It is about 583× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,383

Rank in Nigeria

#195

Coordinates

6.42°N, 2.88°E

~5 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

587 km

365 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lagos

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lagos	15,388,000	#1
Agege	683,600	#21
Ajegunle	550,000	#26
Ebute Ikorodu	535,619	#29
Lekki	401,272	#37
Obalende	342,000	#46
Ikeja	313,196	#48
Akowonjo	308,900	#49

Cities near Badagry

Ado-Odo15,442 people · ~21 km away
Irewe139,494 people · ~29 km away
Alasia100,000 people · ~32 km away
River Atuwara15,937 people · ~41 km away
Iyesi17,220 people · ~43 km away
Ota251,546 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Badagry?

Badagry has a population of 26,383 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #195 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Badagry in?

Badagry is located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Is Badagry the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 587 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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