Okene Population 2026

Okene has a population of 479,178, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kogi State. Roughly 0.2% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

479,178

Rank in Nigeria

#30

Coordinates

7.55°N, 6.24°E

~384 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

217 km

135 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kogi State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ogaminana	84,373	#128
Idah	68,703	#159
Lokoja	60,579	#166
Kabba	49,869	#169
Egbe	17,612	#237
Ajaokuta	15,144	#266
Isanlu-Itedoijowa	15,087	#268

Cities near Okene

Ogaminana84,373 people · ~5 km away
Kabba49,869 people · ~35 km away
Ajaokuta15,144 people · ~46 km away
Ikare465,000 people · ~53 km away
Auchi62,907 people · ~54 km away
Lokoja60,579 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Okene?

Okene has a population of 479,178 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Okene in?

Okene is located in Kogi State, Nigeria.

Is Okene the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 217 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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