Ikeja Population 2026

Ikeja has a population of 313,196, making it the #48 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Lagos. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

313,196

Rank in Nigeria

#48

Coordinates

6.60°N, 3.34°E

~40 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

533 km

331 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lagos

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lagos	15,388,000	#1
Agege	683,600	#21
Ajegunle	550,000	#26
Ebute Ikorodu	535,619	#29
Lekki	401,272	#37
Obalende	342,000	#46
Akowonjo	308,900	#49
Alimosho	308,290	#50

Cities near Ikeja

Agege683,600 people · ~2 km away
Akowonjo308,900 people · ~4 km away
Alimosho308,290 people · ~5 km away
Oshodi170,870 people · ~5 km away
Shomolu154,390 people · ~7 km away
Mushin199,000 people · ~8 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ikeja?

Ikeja has a population of 313,196 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #48 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ikeja in?

Ikeja is located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Is Ikeja 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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