Ilaro Population 2026

Ilaro has a population of 46,999, making it the #170 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ogun State. It is about 327× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

46,999

Rank in Nigeria

#170

Coordinates

6.89°N, 3.01°E

~73 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

549 km

341 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
Iyesi	17,220	#241
Ijoko	16,529	#248

Cities near Ilaro

Ifo88,272 people · ~22 km away
River Atuwara15,937 people · ~27 km away
Iyesi17,220 people · ~31 km away
Ijoko16,529 people · ~32 km away
Ota251,546 people · ~33 km away
Ado-Odo15,442 people · ~34 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ilaro?

Ilaro has a population of 46,999 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #170 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ilaro in?

Ilaro is located in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Is Ilaro the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 549 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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