Igede-Ekiti Population 2026
Igede-Ekiti has a population of 87,282, making it the #121 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ekiti State. It is about 176× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
87,282
Rank in Nigeria
#121
Coordinates
7.67°N, 5.13°E
~576 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
303 km
188 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ekiti State
| City | Population | Rank in Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Ado-Ekiti | 435,000 | #34 |
| Efon-Alaaye | 279,319 | #52 |
| Ise-Ekiti | 190,063 | #69 |
| Ijero-Ekiti | 167,632 | #74 |
| Ikere-Ekiti | 103,054 | #108 |
| Emure-Ekiti | 90,645 | #118 |
| Ipoti | 82,113 | #130 |
| Aramoko-Ekiti | 74,491 | #143 |
Cities near Igede-Ekiti
- Aramoko-Ekiti74,491 people · ~10 km away
- Ado-Ekiti435,000 people · ~12 km away
- Ijero-Ekiti167,632 people · ~18 km away
- Igbara-Odo74,121 people · ~20 km away
- Ikere-Ekiti103,054 people · ~22 km away
- Efon-Alaaye279,319 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Igede-Ekiti?
Igede-Ekiti has a population of 87,282 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #121 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Igede-Ekiti in?
Igede-Ekiti is located in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Is Igede-Ekiti the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 303 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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