Ijoko Population 2026

Ijoko has a population of 16,529, making it the #248 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ogun State. It is about 931× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Ijoko (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

16,529

Rank in Nigeria

#248

Coordinates

6.74°N, 3.26°E

~76 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

533 km

331 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
Ijebu-Igbo	109,261	#102
Ifo	88,272	#120
Ilaro	46,999	#170
Iyesi	17,220	#241

Cities near Ijoko

Ota251,546 people · ~7 km away
Ifo88,272 people · ~11 km away
Iyesi17,220 people · ~13 km away
River Atuwara15,937 people · ~15 km away
Akowonjo308,900 people · ~16 km away
Alimosho308,290 people · ~16 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ijoko?

Ijoko has a population of 16,529 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #248 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ijoko in?

Ijoko is located in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Is Ijoko the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 533 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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