Ikirun Population 2026
Ikirun has a population of 134,240, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 115× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
134,240
Rank in Nigeria
#86
Coordinates
7.91°N, 4.67°E
~379 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
336 km
209 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Osun State
Cities near Ikirun
- Otan Ayegbaju37,783 people · ~14 km away
- Oyan73,622 people · ~19 km away
- Osogbo645,000 people · ~20 km away
- Ilobu118,089 people · ~22 km away
- Offa113,830 people · ~27 km away
- Ila Orangun179,192 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ikirun?
Ikirun has a population of 134,240 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Ikirun in?
Ikirun is located in Osun State, Nigeria.
Is Ikirun the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 336 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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