Igbo-Ora Population 2026

Igbo-Ora has a population of 92,719, making it the #117 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Oyo State. It is about 166× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Igbo-Ora (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

92,719

Rank in Nigeria

#117

Coordinates

7.43°N, 3.29°E

~170 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

497 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
Lalupon	81,130	#131

Cities near Igbo-Ora

Eruwa34,802 people · ~19 km away
Orita-Eruwa71,027 people · ~22 km away
Igangan36,447 people · ~30 km away
Abeokuta735,000 people · ~32 km away
Ilaro46,999 people · ~68 km away
Ibadan3,649,000 people · ~68 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Igbo-Ora?

Igbo-Ora has a population of 92,719 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #117 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Igbo-Ora in?

Igbo-Ora is located in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Is Igbo-Ora the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 497 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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