Eruwa Population 2026

Eruwa has a population of 34,802, making it the #184 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Oyo State. It is about 442× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,802

Rank in Nigeria

#184

Coordinates

7.54°N, 3.42°E

~186 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

479 km

297 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oyo State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ibadan	3,649,000	#3
Oyo	736,072	#17
Ogbomoso	433,030	#35
Iseyin	365,300	#42
Saki	178,677	#71
Kisi	155,510	#78
Igboho	136,764	#84
Igbo-Ora	92,719	#117

Cities near Eruwa

Orita-Eruwa71,027 people · ~3 km away
Igbo-Ora92,719 people · ~19 km away
Igangan36,447 people · ~31 km away
Abeokuta735,000 people · ~44 km away
Iseyin365,300 people · ~52 km away
Ibadan3,649,000 people · ~56 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Eruwa?

Eruwa has a population of 34,802 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #184 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Eruwa in?

Eruwa is located in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Is Eruwa the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 479 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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