Modakeke Population 2026

Modakeke has a population of 119,529, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. It is about 129× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

119,529

Rank in Nigeria

#92

Coordinates

7.38°N, 4.26°E

~238 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

402 km

250 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
Iwo	250,443	#56
Ikire	222,160	#62
Ila Orangun	179,192	#70
Inisa	164,161	#75
Ede	159,866	#77

Cities near Modakeke

Ikire222,160 people · ~8 km away
Apomu71,656 people · ~9 km away
Gbongan139,485 people · ~15 km away
Lalupon81,130 people · ~23 km away
Olupona95,002 people · ~25 km away
Iwo250,443 people · ~29 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Modakeke?

Modakeke has a population of 119,529 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Modakeke in?

Modakeke is located in Osun State, Nigeria.

Is Modakeke the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 402 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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