Illela Population 2026

Illela has a population of 17,461, making it the #240 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Sokoto. It is about 881× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,461

Rank in Nigeria

#240

Coordinates

13.73°N, 5.30°E

~272 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

572 km

355 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sokoto

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Sokoto	1,040,000	#12
Tambuwal	20,932	#220
Gwadabawa	17,486	#238

Cities near Illela

Gwadabawa17,486 people · ~42 km away
Sokoto1,040,000 people · ~75 km away
Argungu45,584 people · ~138 km away
Talata Mafara39,045 people · ~153 km away
Moriki28,735 people · ~160 km away
Tambuwal20,932 people · ~163 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Illela?

Illela has a population of 17,461 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #240 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Illela in?

Illela is located in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Is Illela the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 572 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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