Saki Population 2026

Saki has a population of 178,677, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Oyo State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

178,677

Rank in Nigeria

#71

Coordinates

8.67°N, 3.39°E

~472 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

453 km

281 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oyo State

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Ibadan	3,649,000	#3
Oyo	736,072	#17
Ogbomoso	433,030	#35
Iseyin	365,300	#42
Kisi	155,510	#78
Igboho	136,764	#84
Igbo-Ora	92,719	#117
Lalupon	81,130	#131

Cities near Saki

Igboho136,764 people · ~44 km away
Okuta26,589 people · ~65 km away
Kisi155,510 people · ~68 km away
Iseyin365,300 people · ~81 km away
Igbeti24,690 people · ~82 km away
Oyo736,072 people · ~108 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Saki?

Saki has a population of 178,677 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Saki in?

Saki is located in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Is Saki the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 453 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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