Largest Cities in Nigeria
474 cities in Nigeria, ranked by population.
Cities
474
Urban population
76M
Largest city
Lagos
Cities by population
| # | City | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lagos | 15M |
| 2 | Kano | 4.9M |
| 3 | Ibadan | 3.6M |
| 4 | Abuja | 2.7M |
| 5 | Port Harcourt | 2.1M |
| 6 | Kaduna | 1.9M |
| 7 | Benin City | 1.8M |
| 8 | Onitsha | 1.6M |
| 9 | Aba | 1.2M |
| 10 | Maiduguri | 1.1M |
| 11 | Ilorin | 1.1M |
| 12 | Jos | 1M |
| 13 | Sokoto | 1M |
| 14 | Zaria | 980K |
| 15 | Enugu | 950K |
| 16 | Warri | 910K |
| 17 | Oyo | 736.1K |
| 18 | Abeokuta | 735K |
| 19 | Akure | 730K |
| 20 | Bauchi | 693.7K |
| 21 | Katsina | 670K |
| 22 | Osogbo | 645K |
| 23 | Gombe | 560K |
| 24 | Ile-Ife | 560K |
| 25 | Ajegunle | 550K |
| 26 | Owerri | 545K |
| 27 | Calabar | 540K |
| 28 | Ebute Ikorodu | 535.6K |
| 29 | Okene | 479.2K |
| 30 | Ikare | 465K |
| 31 | Yola | 460K |
| 32 | Uyo | 436.6K |
| 33 | Ado-Ekiti | 435K |
| 34 | Ogbomoso | 433K |
| 35 | Minna | 425K |
| 36 | Lekki | 401.3K |
| 37 | Bida | 400K |
| 38 | Makurdi | 390K |
| 39 | Ondo | 375K |
| 40 | Umuahia | 370K |
| 41 | Iseyin | 365.3K |
| 42 | Gboko | 365K |
| 43 | Yenagoa | 365K |
| 44 | Ijebu Ode | 360K |
| 45 | Obalende | 342K |
| 46 | Ilesa | 325K |
| 47 | Ikeja | 313.2K |
| 48 | Akowonjo | 308.9K |
| 49 | Alimosho | 308.3K |
| 50 | Sapele | 305K |
| 51 | Efon-Alaaye | 279.3K |
| 52 | Owo | 276.6K |
| 53 | Ikot Ekpene | 254.8K |
| 54 | Iwo | 250.4K |
| 55 | Jimeta | 248.1K |
| 56 | Atani | 230K |
| 57 | Aliayabiagba | 228K |
| 58 | Gusau | 226.9K |
| 59 | Mubi | 225.7K |
| 60 | Ikire | 222.2K |
| 61 | Shagamu | 214.6K |
| 62 | Ugep | 200.3K |
| 63 | Chakwama | 200K |
| 64 | Mushin | 199K |
| 65 | Nnewi | 194K |
| 66 | Surulere | 191.9K |
| 67 | Ise-Ekiti | 190.1K |
| 68 | Ila Orangun | 179.2K |
| 69 | Saki | 178.7K |
| 70 | Oshodi | 170.9K |
| 71 | Awka | 167.7K |
| 72 | Ijero-Ekiti | 167.6K |
| 73 | Inisa | 164.2K |
| 74 | Suleja | 162.1K |
| 75 | Ede | 159.9K |
| 76 | Kisi | 155.5K |
| 77 | Shomolu | 154.4K |
| 78 | Irewe | 139.5K |
| 79 | Gbongan | 139.5K |
| 80 | Ejigbo | 138.4K |
| 81 | Funtua | 136.8K |
| 82 | Igboho | 136.8K |
| 83 | Buguma | 135.4K |
| 84 | Ikirun | 134.2K |
| 85 | Abakaliki | 134.1K |
| 86 | Okrika | 133.3K |
| 87 | Amaigbo | 127.3K |
| 88 | Lafia | 127.2K |
| 89 | Gashua | 125.8K |
| 90 | Modakeke | 119.5K |
| 91 | Bama | 118.1K |
| 92 | Ilobu | 118.1K |
| 93 | Jalingo | 117.8K |
| 94 | Okigwe | 115.5K |
| 95 | Offa | 113.8K |
| 96 | Esuk Oron | 112K |
| 97 | Nsukka | 111K |
| 98 | Nguru | 111K |
| 99 | Hadejia | 110.8K |
| 100 | Ijebu-Igbo | 109.3K |
| 101 | Uromi | 108.6K |
| 102 | Birnin Kebbi | 108.2K |
| 103 | Pindiga | 106.3K |
| 104 | Azare | 105.7K |
| 105 | Nkpor | 103.7K |
| 106 | Ikere-Ekiti | 103.1K |
| 107 | Lafiagi | 102.8K |
| 108 | Kontagora | 98.8K |
| 109 | Kuje | 97.4K |
| 110 | Biu | 95K |
| 111 | Olupona | 95K |
| 112 | Lere | 93.3K |
| 113 | Wukari | 92.9K |
| 114 | Igbo-Ora | 92.7K |
| 115 | Emure-Ekiti | 90.6K |
| 116 | Isieke | 90K |
| 117 | Ifo | 88.3K |
| 118 | Igede-Ekiti | 87.3K |
| 119 | Effium | 86.9K |
| 120 | Idanre | 86.5K |
| 121 | Potiskum | 86K |
| 122 | Keffi | 85.9K |
| 123 | Makoko | 85.8K |
| 124 | Epe | 84.7K |
| 125 | Gamboru | 84.7K |
| 126 | Ogaminana | 84.4K |
| 127 | Ihiala | 83.3K |
| 128 | Ipoti | 82.1K |
| 129 | Lalupon | 81.1K |
| 130 | Ughelli | 80K |
| 131 | Bende | 79.6K |
| 132 | Oke Mesi | 79.6K |
| 133 | Kafanchan | 79.5K |
| 134 | Ikom | 79.1K |
| 135 | Agulu | 79K |
| 136 | Daura | 78.3K |
| 137 | Numan | 77.6K |
| 138 | Kagoro | 77K |
| 139 | Ode | 75.5K |
| 140 | Igbo-Ukwu | 75.2K |
| 141 | Aramoko-Ekiti | 74.5K |
| 142 | Igbara-Odo | 74.1K |
| 143 | Ozubulu | 73.8K |
| 144 | Aku | 73.7K |
| 145 | Oyan | 73.6K |
| 146 | Jega | 73.5K |
| 147 | Asaba | 73.4K |
| 148 | Ohafia-Ifigh | 73.4K |
| 149 | Afikpo | 71.9K |
| 150 | Apomu | 71.7K |
| 151 | Fiditi | 71.5K |
| 152 | Orita-Eruwa | 71K |
| 153 | Eha Amufu | 70.8K |
| 154 | Malumfashi | 70.7K |
| 155 | Kaura Namoda | 69.7K |
| 156 | Enugu-Ukwu | 68.8K |
| 157 | Idah | 68.7K |
| 158 | Obonoma | 68.6K |
| 159 | Agbor | 67.6K |
| 160 | Ezza-Ohu | 67.4K |
| 161 | Uga | 64.2K |
| 162 | Nkwerre | 63K |
| 163 | Auchi | 62.9K |
| 164 | Lokoja | 60.6K |
| 165 | Ekpoma | 59.6K |
| 166 | Ijebu-Jesa | 51.7K |
| 167 | Kabba | 49.9K |
| 168 | Ilaro | 47K |
| 169 | Damaturu | 46K |
| 170 | Argungu | 45.6K |
| 171 | Gumel | 42.7K |
| 172 | Geidam | 41.4K |
| 173 | Talata Mafara | 39K |
| 174 | Gummi | 38.7K |
| 175 | Otan Ayegbaju | 37.8K |
| 176 | Ogoja | 37.5K |
| 177 | Katsina-Ala | 36.7K |
| 178 | Igangan | 36.4K |
| 179 | Itu | 36.4K |
| 180 | Kumo | 35.7K |
| 181 | Oke Ila | 35K |
| 182 | Eruwa | 34.8K |
| 183 | Pankshin | 31.5K |
| 184 | Nasarawa | 30.9K |
| 185 | Kachia | 30.9K |
| 186 | Dikwa | 29K |
| 187 | Moriki | 28.7K |
| 188 | Patigi | 28.3K |
| 189 | Wamba | 27.1K |
| 190 | Baro | 26.8K |
| 191 | Okuta | 26.6K |
| 192 | Birnin Kudu | 26.6K |
| 193 | Badagry | 26.4K |
| 194 | Ogwashi-Uku | 26.1K |
| 195 | Eket | 25.6K |
| 196 | Kamba | 25.6K |
| 197 | Daura | 25.3K |
| 198 | Takum | 24.8K |
| 199 | Igbeti | 24.7K |
| 200 | Zungeru | 24.4K |
| 201 | Zuru | 24.3K |
| 202 | Tegina | 24K |
| 203 | Awgu | 23.2K |
| 204 | Wudil | 23.1K |
| 205 | Nafada | 22.9K |
| 206 | Ibi | 22.8K |
| 207 | Sofo-Birnin-Gwari | 22.4K |
| 208 | Dutsen Wai | 22.1K |
| 209 | Kaiama | 21.9K |
| 210 | Ubiaja | 21.8K |
| 211 | Otukpa | 21.7K |
| 212 | Oguta | 21.6K |
| 213 | Damboa | 21.6K |
| 214 | Jebba | 21.5K |
| 215 | Garko | 21.1K |
| 216 | Mokwa | 21.1K |
| 217 | Gaya | 21K |
| 218 | Tambuwal | 20.9K |
| 219 | Elele | 20.6K |
| 220 | Monguno | 20.3K |
| 221 | Kwale | 20.2K |
| 222 | Gembu | 19.9K |
| 223 | Obudu | 19.7K |
| 224 | Gombi | 19.6K |
| 225 | Magumeri | 19.4K |
| 226 | Degema Hulk | 19.2K |
| 227 | Enugu-Ezike | 19K |
| 228 | Kari | 18.8K |
| 229 | Darazo | 18.4K |
| 230 | Rano | 18K |
| 231 | Kiyawa | 17.7K |
| 232 | Deba | 17.7K |
| 233 | Igbor | 17.7K |
| 234 | Babana | 17.6K |
| 235 | Egbe | 17.6K |
| 236 | Gwadabawa | 17.5K |
| 237 | Beli | 17.5K |
| 238 | Illela | 17.5K |
| 239 | Dutse | 17.1K |
| 240 | Dukku | 17K |
| 241 | Bonny | 16.9K |
| 242 | Bode Saadu | 16.6K |
| 243 | Rijau | 16.6K |
| 244 | Kumagunnam | 16.6K |
| 245 | Lapai | 16.4K |
| 246 | Burutu | 16.4K |
| 247 | Gwarzo | 16.3K |
| 248 | Kukawa | 16.1K |
| 249 | Akwanga | 16K |
| 250 | Biliri | 16K |
| 251 | Iperu | 15.9K |
| 252 | Gwaram | 15.8K |
| 253 | Soba | 15.7K |
| 254 | Marte | 15.7K |
| 255 | Ibeto | 15.6K |
| 256 | Bukuru | 15.5K |
| 257 | Anchau | 15.5K |
| 258 | Ado-Odo | 15.4K |
| 259 | Ganye | 15.2K |
| 260 | Gwoza | 15.2K |
| 261 | Ajaokuta | 15.1K |
| 262 | Doma | 15.1K |
| 263 | Isanlu-Itedoijowa | 15.1K |
| 264 | Udi | 15K |
| 265 | Icheu | 14.7K |
| 266 | Igarra | 14.6K |
| 267 | Ankpa | 14.6K |
| 268 | Lere | 14.6K |
| 269 | Omu-Aran | 14.5K |
| 270 | Ringim | 14.5K |
| 271 | Yashikira | 14.5K |
| 272 | Jibia | 14.4K |
| 273 | Kajuru | 14.4K |
| 274 | Gassol | 14.3K |
| 275 | Shani | 14.3K |
| 276 | Ugbokpo | 14.2K |
| 277 | Dapchi | 14.1K |
| 278 | Ngala | 14K |
| 279 | Misau | 14K |
| 280 | Gandi | 13.9K |
| 281 | Ago-Are | 13.9K |
| 282 | Ore | 13.9K |
| 283 | Uruobo-Okija | 13.9K |
| 284 | Damasak | 13.9K |
| 285 | Gamawa | 13.5K |
| 286 | Sauri | 13.4K |
| 287 | Konduga | 13.4K |
| 288 | Dindima | 13.4K |
| 289 | Ikang | 13.3K |
| 290 | Yelwa | 13.2K |
| 291 | Langtang | 13.2K |
| 292 | Kazaure | 13.2K |
| 293 | Wurno | 13.1K |
| 294 | Kujama | 13K |
| 295 | Okeho | 13K |
| 296 | Madagali | 12.9K |
| 297 | Obubra | 12.9K |
| 298 | Ahoada | 12.8K |
| 299 | Boju | 12.8K |
| 300 | Agenebode | 12.7K |
| 301 | Ajasse Ipo | 12.7K |
| 302 | Runka | 12.7K |
| 303 | Lau | 12.7K |
| 304 | Kafin Hausa | 12.6K |
| 305 | Bakori | 12.6K |
| 306 | Dutsin-Ma | 12.6K |
| 307 | Abak | 12.6K |
| 308 | Dakingari | 12.6K |
| 309 | Bokkos | 12.5K |
| 310 | Gorgoram | 12.5K |
| 311 | Zango | 12.4K |
| 312 | Dange | 12.4K |
| 313 | Kaltungo | 12.4K |
| 314 | Amper | 12.2K |
| 315 | Miringa | 12.1K |
| 316 | Zalanga | 12.1K |
| 317 | Vom | 12K |
| 318 | Obiaruku | 11.9K |
| 319 | Madala | 11.8K |
| 320 | Toungo | 11.8K |
| 321 | Agaie | 11.7K |
| 322 | Machina | 11.7K |
| 323 | Mutum Biyu | 11.7K |
| 324 | Kangiwa | 11.7K |
| 325 | Bori | 11.7K |
| 326 | Burumburum | 11.7K |
| 327 | Bara | 11.7K |
| 328 | Goniri | 11.7K |
| 329 | Uba | 11.6K |
| 330 | Anka | 11.6K |
| 331 | Omoku | 11.6K |
| 332 | Kafarati | 11.5K |
| 333 | Bin Yauri | 11.5K |
| 334 | Maru | 11.5K |
| 335 | Gagarawa | 11.5K |
| 336 | Gujba | 11.4K |
| 337 | Opi | 11.2K |
| 338 | Mallammaduri | 11.2K |
| 339 | Twon-Brass | 11.1K |
| 340 | Dekina | 11.1K |
| 341 | Bebeji | 11K |
| 342 | Arochukwu | 10.8K |
| 343 | Takai | 10.7K |
| 344 | Panyam | 10.7K |
| 345 | Koton-Karfe | 10.7K |
| 346 | Katagum | 10.6K |
| 347 | Zaki Biam | 10.5K |
| 348 | Goronyo | 10.5K |
| 349 | Etinan | 10.3K |
| 350 | Aliade | 10.3K |
| 351 | Wawa | 10.2K |
| 352 | Gabarin | 10.2K |
| 353 | Gwandu | 10K |
| 354 | Madara | 10K |
| 355 | Maiyama | 10K |
| 356 | Wagini | 10K |
| 357 | Buga | 9.9K |
| 358 | Benisheikh | 9.8K |
| 359 | Ete | 9.8K |
| 360 | Bugana | 9.7K |
| 361 | Danja | 9.7K |
| 362 | Kankara | 9.6K |
| 363 | Amagunze | 9.6K |
| 364 | Alapa | 9.6K |
| 365 | Yuli | 9.5K |
| 366 | Kura | 9.5K |
| 367 | Tsafe | 9.4K |
| 368 | Orlu | 9.4K |
| 369 | Birniwa | 9.3K |
| 370 | Shinkafi | 9.3K |
| 371 | Ejirin | 9.2K |
| 372 | Holma | 9.2K |
| 373 | Wuyo | 9.2K |
| 374 | Ifaki | 9.2K |
| 375 | Ogurugu | 9.1K |
| 376 | Kwatarkwashi | 9.1K |
| 377 | Mahuta | 9K |
| 378 | Dambatta | 8.9K |
| 379 | Baissa | 8.9K |
| 380 | Mberubu | 8.9K |
| 381 | Musawa | 8.9K |
| 382 | Ruma | 8.9K |
| 383 | Igabi | 8.8K |
| 384 | Rabah | 8.7K |
| 385 | Imeko | 8.6K |
| 386 | Bokani | 8.6K |
| 387 | Agbabu | 8.6K |
| 388 | Auna | 8.6K |
| 389 | Ochobo | 8.6K |
| 390 | Orodo | 8.5K |
| 391 | Owode | 8.5K |
| 392 | Kibiya | 8.5K |
| 393 | Hunkuyi | 8.5K |
| 394 | Bomadi | 8.4K |
| 395 | Bena | 8.4K |
| 396 | Umunede | 8.3K |
| 397 | Badeggi | 8.3K |
| 398 | Sade | 8.2K |
| 399 | Isara | 8.2K |
| 400 | Adoru | 8.2K |
| 401 | Kwolla | 8.2K |
| 402 | Wasagu | 8.2K |
| 403 | Ngurore | 8.1K |
| 404 | Samamiya | 8.1K |
| 405 | Duku | 8K |
| 406 | Suya | 7.9K |
| 407 | Siluko | 7.9K |
| 408 | Dan Gora | 7.9K |
| 409 | Mashi | 7.8K |
| 410 | Hinna | 7.8K |
| 411 | Iho | 7.8K |
| 412 | Yandev | 7.8K |
| 413 | Konkwesso | 7.7K |
| 414 | Ilare | 7.7K |
| 415 | Ifon | 7.6K |
| 416 | Dan Sadau | 7.6K |
| 417 | Kuta | 7.5K |
| 418 | Mando | 7.5K |
| 419 | Zadawa | 7.5K |
| 420 | Idiroko | 7.5K |
| 421 | Shanga | 7.5K |
| 422 | Batsari | 7.4K |
| 423 | Dass | 7.4K |
| 424 | Kende | 7.4K |
| 425 | Lajere | 7.4K |
| 426 | New Shagunnu | 7.3K |
| 427 | Illushi | 7.3K |
| 428 | Patani | 7.3K |
| 429 | Ikem | 7.3K |
| 430 | Babura | 7.3K |
| 431 | Gwasoro | 7.3K |
| 432 | Saminaka | 7.2K |
| 433 | Dadiya | 7.2K |
| 434 | Yamrat | 7.1K |
| 435 | Tokombere | 7.1K |
| 436 | Gwio Kura | 7.1K |
| 437 | Akankpa | 7K |
| 438 | Amassoma | 7K |
| 439 | Kusheriki | 6.9K |
| 440 | Abraka | 6.9K |
| 441 | Bagudo | 6.9K |
| 442 | Jikamshi | 6.9K |
| 443 | Yajiwa | 6.9K |
| 444 | Riti | 6.9K |
| 445 | Abocho | 6.8K |
| 446 | Gulma | 6.7K |
| 447 | Binji | 6.7K |
| 448 | Lame | 6.7K |
| 449 | Gwaram | 6.7K |
| 450 | Ake-Eze | 6.5K |
| 451 | Dankama | 6.5K |
| 452 | Shaffa | 6.5K |
| 453 | Omuo-Ekiti | 6.3K |
| 454 | Mayo-Belwa | 6.3K |
| 455 | Dengi | 6.3K |
| 456 | Kwali | 6.2K |
| 457 | Ukata | 6.2K |
| 458 | Adani | 6.2K |
| 459 | Akko | 6.1K |
| 460 | Bununu | 6.1K |
| 461 | Boi | 6K |
| 462 | Dabai | 6K |
| 463 | Yanda Bayo | 5.9K |
| 464 | Orerokpe | 5.9K |
| 465 | Gora | 5.9K |
| 466 | Gakem | 5.9K |
| 467 | Obolo-Eke (1) | 5.8K |
| 468 | Disina | 5.8K |
| 469 | Bornu Yassu | 5.8K |
| 470 | Ijebu-Ife | 5.7K |
| 471 | Dankalwa | 5.7K |
| 472 | Aiyetoro | 5.4K |
| 473 | Imota | 5.2K |
| 474 | Banki | 5K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Our database contains 474 cities for Nigeria, shown above ranked by population.
The largest city in Nigeria by population is Lagos with approximately 15M residents.
City population data comes from GeoNames, integrated with REST Countries and ERA5 climate reanalysis data.