Owo Population 2026

Owo has a population of 276,574, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ondo State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

276,574

Rank in Nigeria

#53

Coordinates

7.20°N, 5.59°E

~348 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

295 km

183 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ondo State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Akure	730,000	#19
Ikare	465,000	#31
Ondo	375,000	#40
Idanre	86,468	#123
Ode	75,463	#141

Cities near Owo

Emure-Ekiti90,645 people · ~30 km away
Ise-Ekiti190,063 people · ~35 km away
Ikare465,000 people · ~41 km away
Akure730,000 people · ~44 km away
Ikere-Ekiti103,054 people · ~52 km away
Idanre86,468 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Owo?

Owo has a population of 276,574 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Owo in?

Owo is located in Ondo State, Nigeria.

Is Owo the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 295 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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