Igangan Population 2026

Igangan has a population of 36,447, making it the #180 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Oyo State. It is about 422× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,447

Rank in Nigeria

#180

Coordinates

7.68°N, 3.18°E

~166 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

498 km

309 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 Igangan

Igbo-Ora92,719 people · ~30 km away
Eruwa34,802 people · ~31 km away
Orita-Eruwa71,027 people · ~32 km away
Iseyin365,300 people · ~56 km away
Abeokuta735,000 people · ~61 km away
Fiditi71,461 people · ~81 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Igangan?

Igangan has a population of 36,447 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #180 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Igangan in?

Igangan is located in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Is Igangan the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 498 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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