Ilobu Population 2026

Ilobu has a population of 118,089, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. It is about 130× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

118,089

Rank in Nigeria

#94

Coordinates

7.84°N, 4.49°E

~339 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

358 km

222 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
Ikire	222,160	#62
Ila Orangun	179,192	#70
Inisa	164,161	#75
Ede	159,866	#77

Cities near Ilobu

Osogbo645,000 people · ~11 km away
Ede159,866 people · ~13 km away
Inisa164,161 people · ~17 km away
Ejigbo138,357 people · ~20 km away
Ikirun134,240 people · ~22 km away
Otan Ayegbaju37,783 people · ~35 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ilobu?

Ilobu has a population of 118,089 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ilobu in?

Ilobu is located in Osun State, Nigeria.

Is Ilobu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 358 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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