Ila Orangun Population 2026
Ila Orangun has a population of 179,192, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
179,192
Rank in Nigeria
#70
Coordinates
8.02°N, 4.90°E
~493 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
308 km
191 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Osun State
Cities near Ila Orangun
- Otan Ayegbaju37,783 people · ~15 km away
- Oyan73,622 people · ~16 km away
- Ipoti82,113 people · ~25 km away
- Offa113,830 people · ~25 km away
- Ikirun134,240 people · ~29 km away
- Ijero-Ekiti167,632 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ila Orangun?
Ila Orangun has a population of 179,192 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Ila Orangun in?
Ila Orangun is located in Osun State, Nigeria.
Is Ila Orangun the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 308 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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