Shagamu Population 2026
Shagamu has a population of 214,558, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Ogun State. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
214,558
Rank in Nigeria
#63
Coordinates
6.85°N, 3.65°E
~53 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
490 km
304 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ogun State
Cities near Shagamu
- Iperu15,935 people · ~7 km away
- Ijebu Ode360,000 people · ~30 km away
- Ebute Ikorodu535,619 people · ~33 km away
- Ijebu-Igbo109,261 people · ~41 km away
- Agege683,600 people · ~43 km away
- Ikeja313,196 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shagamu?
Shagamu has a population of 214,558 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Shagamu in?
Shagamu is located in Ogun State, Nigeria.
Is Shagamu the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 490 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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