Otan Ayegbaju Population 2026
Otan Ayegbaju has a population of 37,783, making it the #177 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. It is about 407× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,783
Rank in Nigeria
#177
Coordinates
7.95°N, 4.79°E
~484 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
322 km
200 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Osun State
Cities near Otan Ayegbaju
- Oyan73,622 people · ~12 km away
- Ikirun134,240 people · ~14 km away
- Ila Orangun179,192 people · ~15 km away
- Offa113,830 people · ~24 km away
- Ijebu-Jesa51,730 people · ~30 km away
- Osogbo645,000 people · ~32 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Otan Ayegbaju?
Otan Ayegbaju has a population of 37,783 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #177 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Otan Ayegbaju in?
Otan Ayegbaju is located in Osun State, Nigeria.
Is Otan Ayegbaju the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 322 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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