Gbongan Population 2026

Gbongan has a population of 139,485, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 110× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

139,485

Rank in Nigeria

#81

Coordinates

7.48°N, 4.35°E

~236 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

388 km

241 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
Ede	159,866	#77

Cities near Gbongan

Modakeke119,529 people · ~15 km away
Ikire222,160 people · ~22 km away
Olupona95,002 people · ~22 km away
Ile-Ife560,000 people · ~23 km away
Apomu71,656 people · ~23 km away
Iwo250,443 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Gbongan?

Gbongan has a population of 139,485 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Gbongan in?

Gbongan is located in Osun State, Nigeria.

Is Gbongan the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 388 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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