Oshodi Population 2026

Oshodi has a population of 170,870, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Lagos. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 90× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

170,870

Rank in Nigeria

#72

Coordinates

6.56°N, 3.34°E

~22 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

535 km

332 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lagos

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lagos	15,388,000	#1
Agege	683,600	#21
Ajegunle	550,000	#26
Ebute Ikorodu	535,619	#29
Lekki	401,272	#37
Obalende	342,000	#46
Ikeja	313,196	#48
Akowonjo	308,900	#49

Cities near Oshodi

Mushin199,000 people · ~3 km away
Shomolu154,390 people · ~4 km away
Ikeja313,196 people · ~5 km away
Surulere191,920 people · ~6 km away
Agege683,600 people · ~7 km away
Akowonjo308,900 people · ~7 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oshodi?

Oshodi has a population of 170,870 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Oshodi in?

Oshodi is located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Is Oshodi the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 535 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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