Ijebu-Igbo Population 2026

Ijebu-Igbo has a population of 109,261, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ogun State. It is about 141× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

109,261

Rank in Nigeria

#102

Coordinates

6.97°N, 4.00°E

~94 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

449 km

279 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
Ifo	88,272	#120
Ilaro	46,999	#170
Iyesi	17,220	#241
Ijoko	16,529	#248

Cities near Ijebu-Igbo

Ijebu Ode360,000 people · ~19 km away
Iperu15,935 people · ~37 km away
Shagamu214,558 people · ~41 km away
Epe84,711 people · ~43 km away
Ibadan3,649,000 people · ~46 km away
Apomu71,656 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ijebu-Igbo?

Ijebu-Igbo has a population of 109,261 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ijebu-Igbo in?

Ijebu-Igbo is located in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Is Ijebu-Igbo the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 449 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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