Ise-Ekiti Population 2026
Ise-Ekiti has a population of 190,063, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ekiti State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
190,063
Rank in Nigeria
#69
Coordinates
7.46°N, 5.42°E
~379 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
289 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ekiti State
| City | Population | Rank in Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Ado-Ekiti | 435,000 | #34 |
| Efon-Alaaye | 279,319 | #52 |
| Ijero-Ekiti | 167,632 | #74 |
| Ikere-Ekiti | 103,054 | #108 |
| Emure-Ekiti | 90,645 | #118 |
| Igede-Ekiti | 87,282 | #121 |
| Ipoti | 82,113 | #130 |
| Aramoko-Ekiti | 74,491 | #143 |
Cities near Ise-Ekiti
- Emure-Ekiti90,645 people · ~5 km away
- Ikere-Ekiti103,054 people · ~22 km away
- Ado-Ekiti435,000 people · ~28 km away
- Akure730,000 people · ~35 km away
- Owo276,574 people · ~35 km away
- Ikare465,000 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ise-Ekiti?
Ise-Ekiti has a population of 190,063 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Ise-Ekiti in?
Ise-Ekiti is located in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Is Ise-Ekiti the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 289 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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