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Abeokuta, Ogun State

Nigeria

Regional capital7.1557° N, 3.3451° E

Abeokuta is a city located in Nigeria, specifically within Ogun State. With a population of 735,000, it serves as a significant urban center in the region.

Population735,000
ProvinceOgun State
Coordinates7.1557° N, 3.3451° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#18 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Murtala Muhammed International Airport

LOSInternational

64.4 km away

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Ibadan Airport

IBARegional

73.5 km away

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Savé Airport

SVFLocal

136.4 km away

About Abeokuta

Geographically, Abeokuta is situated at coordinates 7.15571° N latitude and 3.34509° E longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 64 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone. Nearby cities include Shagamu, Igbo-Ora, Ifo, Orita-Eruwa, and Ilaro.

In terms of population ranking, Abeokuta holds the 18th position among 475 cities in Nigeria. The total urban population of the country is 76,201,364, highlighting the city's relative size compared to larger urban centers.

Cities in Ogun State

Abeokuta is the top city in Ogun State, which comprises 13 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Ijebu Ode, Shagamu, Ijebu-Igbo, Ifo, and Ilaro. The city features infrastructure such as 2 hospitals, 8 schools, 3 banks, 2 hotels, 2 restaurants, 2 train stations, 1 museum, 3 fuel stations, and 1 fire station.

Ijebu Ode360,000Shagamu214,558Ijebu-Igbo109,261Ifo88,272Ilaro46,999Iperu15,935Ado-Odo15,442Imeko8,627Owode8,513Isara8,205

Nearby Cities

20 populated places are found within 25 km of Abeokuta.

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AkeNeighborhood
1.1 km
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KutoCity
2.3 km
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SaboCity
2.5 km
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MagbonCity
2.8 km
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Idi-AoeCity
3.4 km
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ImalaCity
3.6 km
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LapawoCity
3.7 km
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SogekeCity
3.7 km
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AgbokuCity
4 km
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IjeunCity
4.1 km
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ElekuroCity
4.2 km
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MelekeroCity
4.6 km
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OloseCity
4.6 km
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AroCity
4.6 km
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OjoCity
4.7 km
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ApenaCity
4.7 km
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AroCity
4.7 km
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OkeCity
4.8 km
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KemraCity
4.8 km
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AkingbalaCity
4.9 km

Universities in Abeokuta

Abeokuta is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta1988——
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Explore Nigeria

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Nigeria, comparisons between countries, rankings, and a complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Nigeria

#1 Lagos15,388,000#2 Kano4,910,000#3 Ibadan3,649,000#4 Abuja2,690,000#5 Port Harcourt2,120,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Abeokuta?

The population of Abeokuta is 735,000.

In which province/state is Abeokuta located?

Abeokuta is located in Ogun State.

What are the coordinates of Abeokuta?

The coordinates of Abeokuta are 7.15571° N latitude and 3.34509° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Abeokuta?

The elevation of Abeokuta is 64 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Abeokuta?

The nearest airport to Abeokuta is Murtala Muhammed International Airport, located 64.4 km away.

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