Ota Population 2026

Ota has a population of 251,546, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ogun State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

251,546

Rank in Nigeria

#55

Coordinates

6.69°N, 3.23°E

~64 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

538 km

334 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ogun State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Abeokuta	735,000	#18
Ijebu Ode	360,000	#45
Shagamu	214,558	#63
Ijebu-Igbo	109,261	#102
Ifo	88,272	#120
Ilaro	46,999	#170
Iyesi	17,220	#241
Ijoko	16,529	#248

Cities near Ota

Iyesi17,220 people · ~7 km away
Ijoko16,529 people · ~7 km away
River Atuwara15,937 people · ~10 km away
Alimosho308,290 people · ~12 km away
Akowonjo308,900 people · ~12 km away
Agege683,600 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ota?

Ota has a population of 251,546 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Ota in?

Ota is located in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Is Ota the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 538 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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