Oyan Population 2026
Oyan has a population of 73,622, making it the #147 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Osun State. It is about 209× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
73,622
Rank in Nigeria
#147
Coordinates
8.05°N, 4.77°E
~422 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
320 km
199 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Osun State
Cities near Oyan
- Otan Ayegbaju37,783 people · ~12 km away
- Offa113,830 people · ~12 km away
- Ila Orangun179,192 people · ~16 km away
- Ikirun134,240 people · ~19 km away
- Osogbo645,000 people · ~39 km away
- Ilobu118,089 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oyan?
Oyan has a population of 73,622 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #147 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Oyan in?
Oyan is located in Osun State, Nigeria.
Is Oyan the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 320 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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