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Akure, Nigeria
Ondo State · Nigeria
Akure is a major city in Ondo State, Nigeria with a population of 730,000. Elevation: 1,158 ft (353 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Akure
Akure is a city in south-western Nigeria. It is the capital and largest city of Ondo State. The city had a population of 403,000 as of the 2006 population census. Its current population is estimated at 774,000.
People
Climate
| Population | 730,000 |
| Population Density | 1,908 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.2526°, 5.1931° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Ondo State |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.9 inches (1,471 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Akure
Akure is a major city in Nigeria (Ondo State) with a population of 730,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet (353 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Akure
Akure has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (25.8°C), the coldest is Aug (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2081 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 382.6 sq mi (991.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,908/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2526°N, 5.1931°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in |
Akure has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Akure
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal University of Technology Akure | University | - | , |
| REHOBOTH COLLEGE GATE | College | - | , |
| Rehoboth College Of Health | College | - | , |
| School of Computing | University | - | , |
Schools in Akure
58+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microbiology Department | - | - | - | - |
| Department Of Chemistry | - | - | - | - |
| School Of Life Sciences | - | - | - | - |
| Department Of Biology | - | - | - | - |
| Chemistry Laboratory 1 | - | - | - | - |
| SOS Chemical Store | - | - | - | - |
| Electrical Electronics Laboratory | - | - | - | - |
| 3 in 1 B | - | - | - | - |
| FUTA Geotechnical Lab | - | - | - | - |
| Animal House | - | - | - | - |
| Chemistry Lab 2 | - | - | - | - |
| 3 in 1 A | - | - | - | - |
| Post Graduate Research Lab | - | - | - | - |
| 3 in 1 C | - | - | - | - |
| Life Spring School | - | - | - | - |
| First Next Level Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Futa Staff Primary School(PTA BUILDING) | - | - | - | - |
| Teaching And Research Farm(Department of Fisheries And Aquaculture Technology) | - | - | - | - |
| Department Of Chemistry(Laboratory) | - | - | - | - |
| Metallurgical And Materials Engineering Mineral Processing Laboratory | - | - | - | - |
| School Of Basic Medical Sciences(SBMS) | - | - | - | - |
| Prof. Kolade Ipinmoroti Building | - | - | - | - |
| Life Spring's Covenant Life Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| School Of Postgraduates (Phase 2) | - | - | - | - |
| School Of Postgraduates ( Phase 1) | - | - | - | - |
| FUTA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Olufunmilayo group of school | - | - | - | - |
| Tofab School | - | - | - | - |
| Igoba Community High School | - | - | - | - |
| School Of Basic Medical Sciences(SBMS) | - | - | - | - |
| Fiwasaye Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Oyemekun Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Loius Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Fiwasaye Girls' Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Omolere Group of School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mathias Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| FUTA | - | - | - | - |
| First Next Level Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Life Spring School | - | - | - | - |
| Microbiology Department | - | - | - | - |
| Futa Staff Primary School(PTA BUILDING) | - | - | - | - |
| Teaching And Research Farm(Department of Fisheries And Aquaculture Technology) | - | - | - | - |
| Department Of Chemistry(Laboratory) | - | - | - | - |
| Metallurgical And Materials Engineering Mineral Processing Laboratory | - | - | - | - |
| Federal College of Agriculture | - | - | - | - |
| Life Spring's Covenant Life Nursery & Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| FUTA SECONDARY SCHOOL | - | - | - | - |
| Olufunmilayo group of school | - | - | - | - |
| Tofab School | - | - | - | - |
| Igoba Community High School | - | - | - | - |
| Federal College of Agriculture | - | - | - | - |
| Fiwasaye Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Oyemekun Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Loius Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Fiwasaye Girls' Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| Omolere Group of School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Mathias Grammar School | - | - | - | - |
| FUTA | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Akure
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domi Radio | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| DOMI Radio | christian | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Libraries in Akure
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Ilemobade Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ondo State Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SAAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SAAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SEET Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SEET Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Akure
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akure Market | |||||
| Akure Market | |||||
| Alade Atosin Market | |||||
| Alade Idanre Market | |||||
| Apefon Market | |||||
| Aponmu Long Market | |||||
| Araromi Omoladun Market | |||||
| Ayede Market | |||||
| Bagbe Akure Market | |||||
| Bagbe Akure Market | |||||
| Bolorunduro Market | |||||
| Eleyowo Camp Market | |||||
| Erekesan Market | |||||
| Ero Market | |||||
| Fagbo Oja Market | |||||
| Ibuji Market | |||||
| Igbara Oke Market | |||||
| Ijare Market | |||||
| Ikota Market | |||||
| Ilado Market | |||||
| Ilado Market | |||||
| Ilaramoko Market | |||||
| Ilunla Market | |||||
| Isarun Market | |||||
| Isikan Market | |||||
| Isikan Market | |||||
| Isikan Market | |||||
| Isikan Market | |||||
| Ita Oloorun market | |||||
| Jilalu Market | |||||
| Jilalu Market | |||||
| Kolawole Market | |||||
| Owena Market | |||||
| Shasha market | |||||
| Shasha market | |||||
| Shasha Market |
Hotels in Akure
7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Akure
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Akure
21 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Akure
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Akure
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Akure
43 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Akure
13 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Akure
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Akure
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Akure
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Akure Sports Stadium | ||
| Futa Main Pitch |
Airports Near Akure
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Akure Airport | AKR | Medium Airport |
| Oshogbo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Akure
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aaye Primary Health Clinic | ||
| God Save Patient Medicine & Provision | ||
| Obaby Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Akure
55 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Akure Central Mosque | |
| Apostolic Faith Campus Fellowship | |
| Apostolic Faith Campus Fellowship | |
| Asude Mosque | |
| Campus Christian Fellowship-Nigeria Fellowship of Evangelical Student (CCFNIFES) | |
| CCC Greenland Global Parish | |
| CCC Greenland Global Parish | |
| Chapel Of Praise | |
| Chapel Of Praise | |
| Christ Apostolic Church | |
| Christ Apostolic Church | |
| Christ Apostolic Church | |
| Christ Apostolic Church | |
| Christ Apostolic Church Revival Centre | |
| City of David Parish RCCG | |
| City of David Parish RCCG | |
| Daru Salam Mosque | |
| Deeper Life Campus Fellowship Secrétariat | |
| Deeper Life Campus Fellowship Secrétariat | |
| DLCF FUTA |
Quick Facts
Around Akure
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇳🇬 About Nigeria
Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Akure
What is the population of Akure?
Akure has a population of 730,000 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 1,908 people per square mile, spread across 382.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Akure?
Akure has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.9 inches.