Ikire Population 2026

Ikire has a population of 222,160, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

222,160

Rank in Nigeria

#62

Coordinates

7.37°N, 4.19°E

~209 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

410 km

255 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Osun State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Osogbo	645,000	#23
Ile-Ife	560,000	#24
Ilesa	325,000	#47
Iwo	250,443	#56
Ila Orangun	179,192	#70
Inisa	164,161	#75
Ede	159,866	#77
Gbongan	139,485	#81

Cities near Ikire

Apomu71,656 people · ~2 km away
Modakeke119,529 people · ~8 km away
Lalupon81,130 people · ~17 km away
Gbongan139,485 people · ~22 km away
Olupona95,002 people · ~26 km away
Iwo250,443 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ikire?

Ikire has a population of 222,160 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ikire in?

Ikire is located in Osun State, Nigeria.

Is Ikire the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 410 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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