# Abeokuta

> city in Nigeria

**Wikidata**: [Q206484](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206484)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abeokuta)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/abeokuta

# Abeokuta

## Summary
Abeokuta is a city in Nigeria that serves as the capital of Ogun State. Founded in 1825, it is a major human settlement with an area of 879 square kilometres and a population of 888,924 as of 2012. The city is associated with the Egba people and is situated along the Ogun River at coordinates 7.15°N, 3.35°E.

## Key Facts
- **Country**: Nigeria
- **Inception (Founded)**: 1825
- **Capital Of**: Ogun State
- **Located In**: Ogun State
- **Area**: 879 square kilometres
- **Population**: 888,924 (2012); 801,282 (2010); 120,000 (1907)
- **Elevation Above Sea Level**: 66 metres
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 7.15, Longitude 3.35
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00
- **Official Language**: Yoruba
- **UN/LOCODE**: NGAKA
- **Instance Of**: City, Big City, Human Settlement
- **Located Next To**: Ogun River
- **Native Label / Official Name**: Abeokuta
- **Member Of**: Egba people
- **Aliases**: Egba, Аббеокута, Абеокут, Abeokutá, Agbeokuta

## FAQs

**What is the geographical location of Abeokuta?**
Abeokuta is located in Ogun State, Nigeria, at coordinates 7.15°N latitude and 3.35°E longitude. The city is situated along the Ogun River and sits at an elevation of 66 metres above sea level.

**When was Abeokuta founded?**
Abeokuta was founded in 1825 as a settlement associated with the Egba people.

**What is the population of Abeokuta?**
According to 2012 data, Abeokuta has a population of 888,924. Historical records show the population was 801,282 in 2010 and 120,000 in 1907, demonstrating significant growth over the 20th century.

**What administrative role does Abeokuta serve?**
Abeokuta serves as the capital city of Ogun State in Nigeria and is classified as a big city based on its number of inhabitants.

**What languages are spoken in Abeokuta?**
The official language of Abeokuta is Yoruba. Pronunciation resources also exist in Igbo, reflecting the broader linguistic diversity of the Nigerian region.

## Why It Matters
Abeokuta holds significance as the administrative center of Ogun State and a major Nigerian urban center with nearly 900,000 residents. The city represents an important cultural and historical landmark for the Egba people, with its founding in 1825 marking it as a settlement with nearly two centuries of documented history. Its growth from 120,000 residents in 1907 to nearly 890,000 by 2012 reflects its ongoing importance as a population center and economic hub in southwestern Nigeria. The city's location along the Ogun River has historically contributed to its development and strategic importance in the region.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital city of Ogun State, Nigeria
- Being a major settlement of the Egba people since 1825
- Having a substantial population of 888,924 (2012), making it a "big city"
- Extensive coverage across 60 Wikipedia language editions, indicating global recognition
- Documentation in multiple major encyclopedic works including Encyclopædia Britannica, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Great Soviet Encyclopedia, and Meyers Konversations-Lexikon
- Presence in numerous international library and geographic databases, including the Library of Congress, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names, and GeoNames

## Body

### Classification and Identity
Abeokuta is officially classified as a city, a big city (based on number of individuals), and a human settlement (as a geographical feature). The city holds town privileges and has been formally documented under its official name "Abeokuta," which also serves as its native label. Alternative names and aliases include Egba, Аббеокута, Абеокут, Abeokutá, and Agbeokuta. Demonyms associated with the city include "абео́кутец" (masculine singular) and "абео́кутцы" (plural), reflecting Russian-language documentation of the city's inhabitants.

### Geographic Characteristics
The city occupies a land area of 879 square kilometres at coordinates 7.15°N, 3.35°E, with an elevation of 66 metres above sea level. Abeokuta is located in or next to the Ogun River, a significant body of water that has influenced the city's development. The city operates in the UTC+01:00 timezone.

### Administrative and Political Status
Abeokuta functions as the capital of Ogun State and is administratively located within Ogun State, Nigeria. The city is associated with the Egba people, indicating its cultural and historical significance to this ethnic group. Its official language is Yoruba.

### Historical Documentation
The city was founded in 1825 and has been documented extensively across multiple encyclopedic and reference sources. These include the Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947), Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, and Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890).

### Population Demographics
Population records for Abeokuta document the following figures:
- 1907: 120,000
- 2010: 801,282
- 2012: 888,924 (preferred value)

This data indicates more than a seven-fold population increase over approximately 105 years.

### International Database Identifiers
Abeokuta is catalogued in numerous international databases and reference systems:
- **GND ID**: 4000092-8
- **VIAF ID**: 145502572
- **GeoNames ID**: 2352947
- **Freebase ID**: /m/010dr
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n86102136
- **Bibliothèque nationale de France ID**: 124329539
- **Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID**: 1091827
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007562584105171
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -1996844
- **Who's On First ID**: 890435377
- **UN/LOCODE**: NGAKA
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID**: 2352947
- **Facebook Location ID**: 105669522800562
- **Museum Digital Place ID**: 20982

### Encyclopedia and Reference IDs
The city is indexed in numerous national and specialized encyclopedias:
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online**: place/Abeokuta
- **Treccani (Enciclopedia Italiana)**: abeokuta (1929)
- **Treccani's Dizionario di Storia**: abeokuta (2010)
- **Hrvatska Enciklopedija**: 120
- **Proleksis Enciklopedija**: 6625
- **Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana**: abeokuta
- **Brockhaus Enzyklopädie Online**: abeokuta
- **Great Russian Encyclopedia Portal**: abeokuta-10620c
- **Visuotinė Lietuvių Enciklopedija**: abeokuta
- **Encyclopedia of China (Second Edition)**: 190134
- **Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition)**: 418210
- **Encyclopaedia Beliana**: abeokuta (Slovak, 1999-08)
- **De Agostini ID**: Abeokuta

### Media and Visual Documentation
Available images of Abeokuta include views from Olumo Rock, with files hosted on Wikimedia Commons. A page banner is also available. An audio pronunciation file in Igbo (LL-Q33578_(ibo)-Amakasquare-Abeokuta.wav) documents the city's name.

### Wikipedia and Wiki Presence
Abeokuta has a Wikipedia presence across 60 language editions, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Yoruba, and many others. The main Wikipedia category for the city is "Category:Abeokuta," with associated categories for people born there ("Category:People from Abeokuta") and films shot at the location ("Category:Films shot in Abeokuta").

### Additional Classifications
- **Quora Topic**: Abeokuta, Abeokuta-Nigeria
- **NE.SE ID**: abeokuta
- **Treccani ID**: abeokuta
- **Wikidata Description**: city in Nigeria
- **Topic's Main Category**: Category:Abeokuta
- **Category for People Born Here**: Q24265133
- **Category of Associated People**: Category:People from Abeokuta
- **Category for Films Shot at This Location**: Category:Films shot in Abeokuta

## References

1. [Source](https://www.propertypro.ng/blog/history-of-abeokuta-population-fun-things-to-do/)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. BnF authorities
4. [Source](https://www.nigeriagalleria.com/Nigeria/States_Nigeria/Ogun/Brief-History-of-Ogun-State.html)
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. Source
7. Q136327673. 2000
8. GeoNames
9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/ng.htm)
10. Treccani's Enciclopedia on line
11. Quora
12. Enciclopedia Treccani
13. Dizionario di Storia
14. museum-digital