Surulere Population 2026

Surulere has a population of 191,920, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Lagos. Roughly 0.1% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 80× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

191,920

Rank in Nigeria

#68

Coordinates

6.50°N, 3.36°E

~10 m elevation · Africa/Lagos

Distance to capital (Abuja)

537 km

333 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 Surulere

Mushin199,000 people · ~3 km away
Shomolu154,390 people · ~5 km away
Oshodi170,870 people · ~6 km away
Ajegunle550,000 people · ~6 km away
Aliayabiagba228,000 people · ~6 km away
Lagos15,388,000 people · ~7 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Surulere?

Surulere has a population of 191,920 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Nigeria.

What region is Surulere in?

Surulere is located in Lagos, Nigeria.

Is Surulere the capital of Nigeria?

No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 537 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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