Iwo Population 2026

Iwo has a population of 250,443, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

250,443

Rank in Nigeria

#56

Coordinates

7.64°N, 4.18°E

~246 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

397 km

247 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
Ikire	222,160	#62
Ila Orangun	179,192	#70
Inisa	164,161	#75
Ede	159,866	#77
Gbongan	139,485	#81

Cities near Iwo

Olupona95,002 people · ~4 km away
Lalupon81,130 people · ~23 km away
Gbongan139,485 people · ~26 km away
Inisa164,161 people · ~29 km away
Modakeke119,529 people · ~29 km away
Ikire222,160 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Iwo?

Iwo has a population of 250,443 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Iwo in?

Iwo is located in Osun State, Nigeria.

Is Iwo the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 397 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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