Smallest Cities in Nigeria

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Nigeria

1 Imota 05 5,240
2 Dankalwa 44 5,730
3 Ijebu-Ife 16 5,733
4 Bornu Yassu 27 5,811
5 Disina 46 5,833
6 Obolo-Eke (1) 47 5,842
7 Gakem 22 5,865
8 Gora 24 5,867
9 Orerokpe 36 5,893
10 Yanda Bayo 46 5,927
11 Dabai 40 6,012
12 Boi 46 6,033
13 Bununu 46 6,123
14 Akko 55 6,129
15 Adani 47 6,161
16 Ukata 31 6,188
17 Kwali 11 6,229
18 Dengi 49 6,276
19 Omuo-Ekiti 54 6,317
20 Shaffa 27 6,508
21 Dankama 24 6,531
22 Ake-Eze 47 6,537
23 Gwaram 46 6,700
24 Lame 46 6,705
25 Binji 51 6,717
26 Gulma 40 6,719
27 Abocho 41 6,801
28 Riti 43 6,875
29 Yajiwa 27 6,880
30 Jikamshi 24 6,923
31 Bagudo 40 6,924
32 Abraka 36 6,940
33 Kusheriki 31 6,941
34 Amassoma 52 6,970
35 Akankpa 22 7,000
36 Gwio Kura 44 7,091
37 Tokombere 27 7,092
38 Yamrat 46 7,098
39 Dadiya 55 7,152
40 Saminaka 23 7,165
41 Gwasoro 30 7,263
42 Babura 39 7,267
43 Ikem 47 7,282
44 Patani 36 7,327
45 Illushi 37 7,340
46 New Shagunnu 31 7,349
47 Lajere 44 7,356
48 Kende 40 7,395
49 Dass 46 7,417
50 Batsari 24 7,445
51 Idiroko 16 7,487
52 Zadawa 46 7,495
53 Mando 23 7,500
54 Kuta 31 7,528
55 Dan Sadau 57 7,568
56 Ifon 48 7,623
57 Ilare 48 7,685
58 Konkwesso 31 7,687
59 Yandev 26 7,750
60 Iho 28 7,776
61 Hinna 55 7,826
62 Dan Gora 29 7,907
63 Siluko 37 7,920
64 Suya 30 7,936
65 Duku 31 8,014
66 Samamiya 39 8,087
67 Ngurore 35 8,139
68 Wasagu 40 8,157
69 Kwolla 49 8,200
70 Adoru 41 8,203
71 Isara 16 8,205
72 Sade 46 8,223
73 Badeggi 31 8,283
74 Umunede 36 8,331
75 Bena 40 8,361
76 Bomadi 36 8,402
77 Hunkuyi 23 8,465
78 Kibiya 29 8,500
79 Owode 16 8,513
80 Orodo 28 8,527
81 Ochobo 26 8,567
82 Auna 31 8,590
83 Agbabu 48 8,611
84 Bokani 31 8,624
85 Imeko 16 8,627
86 Igabi 23 8,840
87 Ruma 24 8,857
88 Musawa 24 8,904
89 Mberubu 47 8,904
90 Baissa 43 8,911
91 Dambatta 29 8,940
92 Mahuta 40 9,047
93 Kwatarkwashi 57 9,084
94 Ogurugu 41 9,135
95 Ifaki 54 9,185
96 Wuyo 27 9,189
97 Holma 35 9,199
98 Ejirin 05 9,204
99 Shinkafi 57 9,324
100 Orlu 28 9,351

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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