Egbe Population 2026
Egbe has a population of 17,612, making it the #237 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kogi State. It is about 874× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,612
Rank in Nigeria
#237
Coordinates
8.22°N, 5.51°E
~351 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
238 km
148 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kogi State
Cities near Egbe
- Isanlu-Itedoijowa15,087 people · ~37 km away
- Ode75,463 people · ~53 km away
- Ipoti82,113 people · ~61 km away
- Patigi28,285 people · ~63 km away
- Ijero-Ekiti167,632 people · ~66 km away
- Ila Orangun179,192 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Egbe?
Egbe has a population of 17,612 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #237 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Egbe in?
Egbe is located in Kogi State, Nigeria.
Is Egbe the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 238 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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