Ifo Population 2026

Ifo has a population of 88,272, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ogun State. It is about 174× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

88,272

Rank in Nigeria

#120

Coordinates

6.81°N, 3.20°E

~65 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

535 km

332 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ogun State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Abeokuta	735,000	#18
Ijebu Ode	360,000	#45
Ota	251,546	#55
Shagamu	214,558	#63
Ijebu-Igbo	109,261	#102
Ilaro	46,999	#170
Iyesi	17,220	#241
Ijoko	16,529	#248

Cities near Ifo

Ijoko16,529 people · ~11 km away
Ota251,546 people · ~15 km away
River Atuwara15,937 people · ~16 km away
Iyesi17,220 people · ~17 km away
Ilaro46,999 people · ~22 km away
Alimosho308,290 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ifo?

Ifo has a population of 88,272 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ifo in?

Ifo is located in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Is Ifo the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 535 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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