Edo, sometimes referred to as Edo State, is a state in the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone. The state had 4,777,000 people living in it as of 2022, making it the 22nd most populous state in Nigeria. In 2022, the state is expected to have 4,777,000 residents. Nigeria’s Edo State is ranked 22nd in terms of landmass. Benin metropolis, the largest and capital of the state, is the fourth largest metropolis in Nigeria.