Iseyin Population 2026

Iseyin has a population of 365,300, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Oyo State. Roughly 0.2% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

365,300

Rank in Nigeria

#42

Coordinates

7.97°N, 3.60°E

~313 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

445 km

276 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oyo State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ibadan	3,649,000	#3
Oyo	736,072	#17
Ogbomoso	433,030	#35
Saki	178,677	#71
Kisi	155,510	#78
Igboho	136,764	#84
Igbo-Ora	92,719	#117
Lalupon	81,130	#131

Cities near Iseyin

Oyo736,072 people · ~39 km away
Fiditi71,461 people · ~45 km away
Orita-Eruwa71,027 people · ~49 km away
Eruwa34,802 people · ~52 km away
Igangan36,447 people · ~56 km away
Igbo-Ora92,719 people · ~69 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Iseyin?

Iseyin has a population of 365,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Iseyin in?

Iseyin is located in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Is Iseyin the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 445 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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