Okuta Population 2026

Okuta has a population of 26,589, making it the #193 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kwara State. It is about 579× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,589

Rank in Nigeria

#193

Coordinates

9.22°N, 3.20°E

~403 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

472 km

293 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kwara State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ilorin	1,080,000	#11
Offa	113,830	#97
Lafiagi	102,779	#109
Patigi	28,285	#190
Kaiama	21,897	#211
Jebba	21,488	#216
Bode Saadu	16,619	#245

Cities near Okuta

Saki178,677 people · ~65 km away
Kisi155,510 people · ~73 km away
Igboho136,764 people · ~74 km away
Kaiama21,897 people · ~92 km away
Igbeti24,690 people · ~115 km away
Iseyin365,300 people · ~145 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Okuta?

Okuta has a population of 26,589 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #193 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Okuta in?

Okuta is located in Kwara State, Nigeria.

Is Okuta the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 472 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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