Orita-Eruwa Population 2026

Orita-Eruwa has a population of 71,027, making it the #154 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Oyo State. It is about 217× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

Location of Orita-Eruwa (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

71,027

Rank in Nigeria

#154

Coordinates

7.56°N, 3.44°E

~200 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

476 km

296 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oyo State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ibadan	3,649,000	#3
Oyo	736,072	#17
Ogbomoso	433,030	#35
Iseyin	365,300	#42
Saki	178,677	#71
Kisi	155,510	#78
Igboho	136,764	#84
Igbo-Ora	92,719	#117

Cities near Orita-Eruwa

Eruwa34,802 people · ~3 km away
Igbo-Ora92,719 people · ~22 km away
Igangan36,447 people · ~32 km away
Abeokuta735,000 people · ~46 km away
Iseyin365,300 people · ~49 km away
Ibadan3,649,000 people · ~55 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Orita-Eruwa?

Orita-Eruwa has a population of 71,027 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #154 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Orita-Eruwa in?

Orita-Eruwa is located in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Is Orita-Eruwa the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 476 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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