Osogbo Population 2026

Osogbo has a population of 645,000, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. Roughly 0.3% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

645,000

Rank in Nigeria

#23

Coordinates

7.77°N, 4.56°E

~336 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

353 km

219 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Osun State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ile-Ife	560,000	#24
Ilesa	325,000	#47
Iwo	250,443	#56
Ikire	222,160	#62
Ila Orangun	179,192	#70
Inisa	164,161	#75
Ede	159,866	#77
Gbongan	139,485	#81

Cities near Osogbo

Ilobu118,089 people · ~11 km away
Ede159,866 people · ~14 km away
Ikirun134,240 people · ~20 km away
Ilesa325,000 people · ~26 km away
Inisa164,161 people · ~26 km away
Ijebu-Jesa51,730 people · ~30 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Osogbo?

Osogbo has a population of 645,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Osogbo in?

Osogbo is located in Osun State, Nigeria.

Is Osogbo the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 353 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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