Efon-Alaaye Population 2026
Efon-Alaaye has a population of 279,319, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ekiti State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
279,319
Rank in Nigeria
#52
Coordinates
7.66°N, 4.92°E
~556 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
323 km
201 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ekiti State
| City | Population | Rank in Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Ado-Ekiti | 435,000 | #34 |
| Ise-Ekiti | 190,063 | #69 |
| Ijero-Ekiti | 167,632 | #74 |
| Ikere-Ekiti | 103,054 | #108 |
| Emure-Ekiti | 90,645 | #118 |
| Igede-Ekiti | 87,282 | #121 |
| Ipoti | 82,113 | #130 |
| Aramoko-Ekiti | 74,491 | #143 |
Cities near Efon-Alaaye
- Ijebu-Jesa51,730 people · ~12 km away
- Aramoko-Ekiti74,491 people · ~14 km away
- Ilesa325,000 people · ~20 km away
- Igede-Ekiti87,282 people · ~23 km away
- Igbara-Odo74,121 people · ~23 km away
- Ijero-Ekiti167,632 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Efon-Alaaye?
Efon-Alaaye has a population of 279,319 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Efon-Alaaye in?
Efon-Alaaye is located in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Is Efon-Alaaye 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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