Obalende Population 2026

Obalende has a population of 342,000, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Lagos. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

342,000

Rank in Nigeria

#46

Coordinates

6.45°N, 3.42°E

~6 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

535 km

332 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lagos

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lagos	15,388,000	#1
Agege	683,600	#21
Ajegunle	550,000	#26
Ebute Ikorodu	535,619	#29
Lekki	401,272	#37
Ikeja	313,196	#48
Akowonjo	308,900	#49
Alimosho	308,290	#50

Cities near Obalende

Lagos15,388,000 people · ~2 km away
Lekki401,272 people · ~7 km away
Surulere191,920 people · ~9 km away
Aliayabiagba228,000 people · ~9 km away
Ajegunle550,000 people · ~9 km away
Shomolu154,390 people · ~11 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Obalende?

Obalende has a population of 342,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Obalende in?

Obalende is located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Is Obalende the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 535 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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