River Atuwara Population 2026

River Atuwara has a population of 15,937, making it the #255 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ogun State. It is about 966× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

15,937

Rank in Nigeria

#255

Coordinates

6.68°N, 3.14°E

~49 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

547 km

340 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ogun State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Abeokuta	735,000	#18
Ijebu Ode	360,000	#45
Ota	251,546	#55
Shagamu	214,558	#63
Ijebu-Igbo	109,261	#102
Ifo	88,272	#120
Ilaro	46,999	#170
Iyesi	17,220	#241

Cities near River Atuwara

Iyesi17,220 people · ~5 km away
Ota251,546 people · ~10 km away
Ijoko16,529 people · ~15 km away
Ifo88,272 people · ~16 km away
Alimosho308,290 people · ~19 km away
Akowonjo308,900 people · ~20 km away

FAQ

What is the population of River Atuwara?

River Atuwara has a population of 15,937 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #255 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is River Atuwara in?

River Atuwara is located in Ogun State, Nigeria.

Is River Atuwara the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 547 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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