Shomolu Population 2026

Shomolu has a population of 154,390, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Lagos. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 100× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

154,390

Rank in Nigeria

#79

Coordinates

6.54°N, 3.37°E

~8 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

533 km

331 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Lagos

City	Population	Rank in Nigeria
Lagos	15,388,000	#1
Agege	683,600	#21
Ajegunle	550,000	#26
Ebute Ikorodu	535,619	#29
Lekki	401,272	#37
Obalende	342,000	#46
Ikeja	313,196	#48
Akowonjo	308,900	#49

Cities near Shomolu

Mushin199,000 people · ~3 km away
Oshodi170,870 people · ~4 km away
Surulere191,920 people · ~5 km away
Ikeja313,196 people · ~7 km away
Agege683,600 people · ~10 km away
Lagos15,388,000 people · ~10 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Shomolu?

Shomolu has a population of 154,390 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Shomolu in?

Shomolu is located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Is Shomolu the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 533 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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