Ijero-Ekiti Population 2026
Ijero-Ekiti has a population of 167,632, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ekiti State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 92× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
167,632
Rank in Nigeria
#74
Coordinates
7.82°N, 5.07°E
~491 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
301 km
187 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 |
| Ikere-Ekiti | 103,054 | #108 |
| Emure-Ekiti | 90,645 | #118 |
| Igede-Ekiti | 87,282 | #121 |
| Ipoti | 82,113 | #130 |
| Aramoko-Ekiti | 74,491 | #143 |
Cities near Ijero-Ekiti
- Ipoti82,113 people · ~7 km away
- Aramoko-Ekiti74,491 people · ~13 km away
- Igede-Ekiti87,282 people · ~18 km away
- Efon-Alaaye279,319 people · ~24 km away
- Ado-Ekiti435,000 people · ~27 km away
- Ila Orangun179,192 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ijero-Ekiti?
Ijero-Ekiti has a population of 167,632 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Ijero-Ekiti in?
Ijero-Ekiti is located in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Is Ijero-Ekiti the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 301 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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