Irewe Population 2026

Irewe has a population of 139,494, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Lagos. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 110× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

139,494

Rank in Nigeria

#80

Coordinates

6.42°N, 3.14°E

~7 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

562 km

349 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lagos

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lagos	15,388,000	#1
Agege	683,600	#21
Ajegunle	550,000	#26
Ebute Ikorodu	535,619	#29
Lekki	401,272	#37
Obalende	342,000	#46
Ikeja	313,196	#48
Akowonjo	308,900	#49

Cities near Irewe

Alasia100,000 people · ~7 km away
Ajegunle550,000 people · ~21 km away
Aliayabiagba228,000 people · ~22 km away
Surulere191,920 people · ~26 km away
Mushin199,000 people · ~27 km away
Oshodi170,870 people · ~27 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Irewe?

Irewe has a population of 139,494 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Irewe in?

Irewe is located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Is Irewe the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 562 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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