Igbeti Population 2026

Igbeti has a population of 24,690, making it the #201 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Oyo State. It is about 623× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,690

Rank in Nigeria

#201

Coordinates

8.75°N, 4.13°E

~371 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

371 km

230 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 Igbeti

Igboho136,764 people · ~42 km away
Kisi155,510 people · ~48 km away
Ilorin1,080,000 people · ~53 km away
Ogbomoso433,030 people · ~69 km away
Bode Saadu16,619 people · ~75 km away
Saki178,677 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Igbeti?

Igbeti has a population of 24,690 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #201 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Igbeti in?

Igbeti is located in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Is Igbeti the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 371 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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