Iyesi Population 2026

Iyesi has a population of 17,220, making it the #241 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ogun State. It is about 894× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,220

Rank in Nigeria

#241

Coordinates

6.66°N, 3.18°E

~53 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

545 km

338 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ogun State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Abeokuta	735,000	#18
Ijebu Ode	360,000	#45
Ota	251,546	#55
Shagamu	214,558	#63
Ijebu-Igbo	109,261	#102
Ifo	88,272	#120
Ilaro	46,999	#170
Ijoko	16,529	#248

Cities near Iyesi

River Atuwara15,937 people · ~5 km away
Ota251,546 people · ~7 km away
Ijoko16,529 people · ~13 km away
Alimosho308,290 people · ~15 km away
Akowonjo308,900 people · ~15 km away
Ifo88,272 people · ~17 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Iyesi?

Iyesi has a population of 17,220 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #241 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Iyesi in?

Iyesi is located in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Is Iyesi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 545 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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