Oyo Population 2026

Oyo has a population of 736,072, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Oyo State. Roughly 0.3% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

736,072

Rank in Nigeria

#17

Coordinates

7.85°N, 3.93°E

~286 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

414 km

257 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oyo State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ibadan	3,649,000	#3
Ogbomoso	433,030	#35
Iseyin	365,300	#42
Saki	178,677	#71
Kisi	155,510	#78
Igboho	136,764	#84
Igbo-Ora	92,719	#117
Lalupon	81,130	#131

Cities near Oyo

Fiditi71,461 people · ~16 km away
Iwo250,443 people · ~37 km away
Iseyin365,300 people · ~39 km away
Olupona95,002 people · ~40 km away
Ejigbo138,357 people · ~42 km away
Inisa164,161 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oyo?

Oyo has a population of 736,072 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Oyo in?

Oyo is located in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Is Oyo the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 414 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.

← All biggest cities in Nigeria · Nigeria population by year