Ijebu-Jesa Population 2026
Ijebu-Jesa has a population of 51,730, making it the #168 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. It is about 297× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,730
Rank in Nigeria
#168
Coordinates
7.68°N, 4.82°E
~390 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
332 km
206 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Osun State
Cities near Ijebu-Jesa
- Ilesa325,000 people · ~10 km away
- Efon-Alaaye279,319 people · ~12 km away
- Aramoko-Ekiti74,491 people · ~25 km away
- Otan Ayegbaju37,783 people · ~30 km away
- Osogbo645,000 people · ~30 km away
- Ikirun134,240 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ijebu-Jesa?
Ijebu-Jesa has a population of 51,730 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #168 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Ijebu-Jesa in?
Ijebu-Jesa is located in Osun State, Nigeria.
Is Ijebu-Jesa the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 332 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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