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Smallest Cities in Nigeria

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Nigeria

1 Imota 05 5,240
2 Aiyetoro 05 5,430
3 Dankalwa 44 5,730
4 Ijebu-Ife 16 5,733
5 Bornu Yassu 27 5,811
6 Disina 46 5,833
7 Obolo-Eke (1) 47 5,842
8 Gakem 22 5,865
9 Gora 24 5,867
10 Orerokpe 36 5,893
11 Yanda Bayo 46 5,927
12 Dabai 40 6,012
13 Boi 46 6,033
14 Bununu 46 6,123
15 Akko 55 6,129
16 Adani 47 6,161
17 Ukata 31 6,188
18 Kwali 11 6,229
19 Dengi 49 6,276
20 Mayo-Belwa 35 6,304
21 Omuo-Ekiti 54 6,317
22 Shaffa 27 6,508
23 Dankama 24 6,531
24 Ake-Eze 47 6,537
25 Gwaram 46 6,700
26 Lame 46 6,705
27 Binji 51 6,717
28 Gulma 40 6,719
29 Abocho 41 6,801
30 Riti 43 6,875
31 Yajiwa 27 6,880
32 Jikamshi 24 6,923
33 Bagudo 40 6,924
34 Abraka 36 6,940
35 Kusheriki 31 6,941
36 Amassoma 52 6,970
37 Akankpa 22 7,000
38 Gwio Kura 44 7,091
39 Tokombere 27 7,092
40 Yamrat 46 7,098
41 Dadiya 55 7,152
42 Saminaka 23 7,165
43 Gwasoro 30 7,263
44 Babura 39 7,267
45 Ikem 47 7,282
46 Patani 36 7,327
47 Illushi 37 7,340
48 New Shagunnu 31 7,349
49 Lajere 44 7,356
50 Kende 40 7,395
51 Dass 46 7,417
52 Batsari 24 7,445
53 Shanga 40 7,471
54 Idiroko 16 7,487
55 Zadawa 46 7,495
56 Mando 23 7,500
57 Kuta 31 7,528
58 Dan Sadau 57 7,568
59 Ifon 48 7,623
60 Ilare 48 7,685
61 Konkwesso 31 7,687
62 Yandev 26 7,750
63 Iho 28 7,776
64 Hinna 55 7,826
65 Mashi 24 7,845
66 Dan Gora 29 7,907
67 Siluko 37 7,920
68 Suya 30 7,936
69 Duku 31 8,014
70 Samamiya 39 8,087
71 Ngurore 35 8,139
72 Wasagu 40 8,157
73 Kwolla 49 8,200
74 Adoru 41 8,203
75 Isara 16 8,205
76 Sade 46 8,223
77 Badeggi 31 8,283
78 Umunede 36 8,331
79 Bena 40 8,361
80 Bomadi 36 8,402
81 Hunkuyi 23 8,465
82 Kibiya 29 8,500
83 Owode 16 8,513
84 Orodo 28 8,527
85 Ochobo 26 8,567
86 Auna 31 8,590
87 Agbabu 48 8,611
88 Bokani 31 8,624
89 Imeko 16 8,627
90 Rabah 51 8,707
91 Igabi 23 8,840
92 Ruma 24 8,857
93 Musawa 24 8,904
94 Mberubu 47 8,904
95 Baissa 43 8,911
96 Dambatta 29 8,940
97 Mahuta 40 9,047
98 Kwatarkwashi 57 9,084
99 Ogurugu 41 9,135
100 Ifaki 54 9,185

The smallest cities in Nigeria (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Imota has a population of just 5,240. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,240 residents, Imota is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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