Ogbomoso Population 2026

Ogbomoso has a population of 433,030, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Oyo State. Roughly 0.2% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

433,030

Rank in Nigeria

#35

Coordinates

8.13°N, 4.24°E

~361 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

372 km

231 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oyo State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ibadan	3,649,000	#3
Oyo	736,072	#17
Iseyin	365,300	#42
Saki	178,677	#71
Kisi	155,510	#78
Igboho	136,764	#84
Igbo-Ora	92,719	#117
Lalupon	81,130	#131

Cities near Ogbomoso

Ejigbo138,357 people · ~27 km away
Inisa164,161 people · ~33 km away
Ilobu118,089 people · ~43 km away
Oyo736,072 people · ~46 km away
Ede159,866 people · ~49 km away
Ilorin1,080,000 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ogbomoso?

Ogbomoso has a population of 433,030 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ogbomoso in?

Ogbomoso is located in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Is Ogbomoso the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 372 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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