Bode Saadu Population 2026

Bode Saadu has a population of 16,619, making it the #245 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kwara State. It is about 926× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,619

Rank in Nigeria

#245

Coordinates

8.94°N, 4.78°E

~151 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

298 km

185 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kwara State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ilorin	1,080,000	#11
Offa	113,830	#97
Lafiagi	102,779	#109
Patigi	28,285	#190
Okuta	26,589	#193
Kaiama	21,897	#211
Jebba	21,488	#216

Cities near Bode Saadu

Jebba21,488 people · ~21 km away
Mokwa21,128 people · ~50 km away
Ilorin1,080,000 people · ~56 km away
Lafiagi102,779 people · ~70 km away
Igbeti24,690 people · ~75 km away
Offa113,830 people · ~88 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bode Saadu?

Bode Saadu has a population of 16,619 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #245 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Bode Saadu in?

Bode Saadu is located in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Is Bode Saadu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 298 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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