Oldest Cities in Nigeria

Top 100 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Nigeria

1 Imota 05 18.1

2 Aiyetoro 05 18.1

3 Dankalwa 44 18.1

4 Ijebu-Ife 16 18.1

5 Bornu Yassu 27 18.1

6 Disina 46 18.1

7 Obolo-Eke (1) 47 18.1

8 Gakem 22 18.1

9 Gora 24 18.1

10 Orerokpe 36 18.1

11 Yanda Bayo 46 18.1

12 Dabai 40 18.1

13 Boi 46 18.1

14 Bununu 46 18.1

15 Akko 55 18.1

16 Adani 47 18.1

17 Ukata 31 18.1

18 Kwali 11 18.1

19 Dengi 49 18.1

20 Mayo-Belwa 35 18.1

21 Omuo-Ekiti 54 18.1

22 Shaffa 27 18.1

23 Dankama 24 18.1

24 Ake-Eze 47 18.1

25 Gwaram 46 18.1

26 Lame 46 18.1

27 Binji 51 18.1

28 Gulma 40 18.1

29 Abocho 41 18.1

30 Riti 43 18.1

31 Yajiwa 27 18.1

32 Jikamshi 24 18.1

33 Bagudo 40 18.1

34 Abraka 36 18.1

35 Kusheriki 31 18.1

36 Amassoma 52 18.1

37 Akankpa 22 18.1

38 Gwio Kura 44 18.1

39 Tokombere 27 18.1

40 Yamrat 46 18.1

41 Dadiya 55 18.1

42 Saminaka 23 18.1

43 Gwasoro 30 18.1

44 Babura 39 18.1

45 Ikem 47 18.1

46 Patani 36 18.1

47 Illushi 37 18.1

48 New Shagunnu 31 18.1

49 Lajere 44 18.1

50 Kende 40 18.1

51 Dass 46 18.1

52 Batsari 24 18.1

53 Shanga 40 18.1

54 Idiroko 16 18.1

55 Zadawa 46 18.1

56 Mando 23 18.1

57 Kuta 31 18.1

58 Dan Sadau 57 18.1

59 Ifon 48 18.1

60 Ilare 48 18.1

61 Konkwesso 31 18.1

62 Yandev 26 18.1

63 Iho 28 18.1

64 Hinna 55 18.1

65 Mashi 24 18.1

66 Dan Gora 29 18.1

67 Siluko 37 18.1

68 Suya 30 18.1

69 Duku 31 18.1

70 Samamiya 39 18.1

71 Ngurore 35 18.1

72 Wasagu 40 18.1

73 Kwolla 49 18.1

74 Adoru 41 18.1

75 Isara 16 18.1

76 Sade 46 18.1

77 Badeggi 31 18.1

78 Umunede 36 18.1

79 Bena 40 18.1

80 Bomadi 36 18.1

81 Hunkuyi 23 18.1

82 Kibiya 29 18.1

83 Owode 16 18.1

84 Orodo 28 18.1

85 Ochobo 26 18.1

86 Auna 31 18.1

87 Agbabu 48 18.1

88 Bokani 31 18.1

89 Imeko 16 18.1

90 Rabah 51 18.1

91 Igabi 23 18.1

92 Ruma 24 18.1

93 Musawa 24 18.1

94 Mberubu 47 18.1

95 Baissa 43 18.1

96 Dambatta 29 18.1

97 Mahuta 40 18.1

98 Kwatarkwashi 57 18.1

99 Ogurugu 41 18.1

100 Ifaki 54 18.1

Cities with the oldest median ages in Nigeria often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Imota has a median age of 18.1 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

1. Half of Imota's residents are over 18.1 years old.
2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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