Ondo Population 2026

Ondo has a population of 375,000, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ondo State. Roughly 0.2% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

375,000

Rank in Nigeria

#40

Coordinates

7.09°N, 4.84°E

~263 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

365 km

227 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ondo State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Akure	730,000	#19
Ikare	465,000	#31
Owo	276,574	#53
Idanre	86,468	#123
Ode	75,463	#141

Cities near Ondo

Idanre86,468 people · ~31 km away
Akure730,000 people · ~43 km away
Igbara-Odo74,121 people · ~52 km away
Ile-Ife560,000 people · ~53 km away
Ilesa325,000 people · ~60 km away
Ikere-Ekiti103,054 people · ~63 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ondo?

Ondo has a population of 375,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ondo in?

Ondo is located in Ondo State, Nigeria.

Is Ondo the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 365 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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