Kisi Population 2026

Kisi has a population of 155,510, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Oyo State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 99× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

155,510

Rank in Nigeria

#78

Coordinates

9.08°N, 3.85°E

~371 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

400 km

248 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
Iseyin	365,300	#42
Saki	178,677	#71
Igboho	136,764	#84
Igbo-Ora	92,719	#117
Lalupon	81,130	#131

Cities near Kisi

Igboho136,764 people · ~29 km away
Igbeti24,690 people · ~48 km away
Kaiama21,897 people · ~59 km away
Saki178,677 people · ~68 km away
Okuta26,589 people · ~73 km away
Ilorin1,080,000 people · ~100 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Kisi?

Kisi has a population of 155,510 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Kisi in?

Kisi is located in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Is Kisi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 400 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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