Ede Population 2026

Ede has a population of 159,866, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

159,866

Rank in Nigeria

#77

Coordinates

7.74°N, 4.44°E

~293 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

367 km

228 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
Gbongan	139,485	#81

Cities near Ede

Ilobu118,089 people · ~13 km away
Osogbo645,000 people · ~14 km away
Inisa164,161 people · ~17 km away
Ejigbo138,357 people · ~23 km away
Iwo250,443 people · ~30 km away
Gbongan139,485 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ede?

Ede has a population of 159,866 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ede in?

Ede is located in Osun State, Nigeria.

Is Ede the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 367 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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