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Alapa, Nigeria
Oyo State · Nigeria
Alapa is a small city in Oyo State, Nigeria with a population of 9,584. Elevation: 1,171 ft (357 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Alapa
The Alap is the opening section of a typical North Indian classical performance. It is a form of melodic improvisation that introduces and develops a raga. In dhrupad singing the alap is unmetered, improvised and unaccompanied, and started at a slow tempo.
For people unfamiliar with the raga form, it introduces the thaat to the listener. It defines the raga, its mood, and the emphasized notes and notes with a secondary role.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,584 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.6167°, 4.3833° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Oyo State |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.4 inches (1,154 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Alapa
Alapa is a small city in Nigeria (Oyo State) with a population of 9,584. The city sits at an elevation of 1,171 feet (357 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Alapa
Alapa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1243 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 818.7 sq mi (2,120.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6167°N, 4.3833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in |
Alapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.2").
Museums in Alapa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilorin National Museum |
Farmers Markets in Alapa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ago Market Health Centre, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Ago Market Health Centre, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Ago Market, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Ago Market, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Ankara lounge & more, Mandate Square, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Ankara lounge & more, Mandate Square, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Araromi Market | |||||
| Baboko, Nigeria | |||||
| Baboko, Nigeria | |||||
| Computer Village, New Yidi Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Computer Village, New Yidi Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| FGQJ+WXH, Oja Tutun, Oja Oba, Oko Erin 240281, Kwara, Nigeria | |||||
| FGQJ+WXH, Oja Tutun, Oja Oba, Oko Erin 240281, Kwara, Nigeria | |||||
| FGVV+JQH, Omu-Aran-Oja Oba, Ilorin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria | |||||
| FGVV+JQH, Omu-Aran-Oja Oba, Ilorin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria | |||||
| FHQ6+6RM, Omu-Aran-Oja Oba, Oko Erin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria | |||||
| FHQ6+6RM, Omu-Aran-Oja Oba, Oko Erin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria | |||||
| FHW2+V3J, Gambari Rd, Oko Erin 240212, Kwara, Nigeria | |||||
| FHW2+V3J, Gambari Rd, Oko Erin 240212, Kwara, Nigeria | |||||
| Gaa saka Zone D, Unnamed Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Gaa saka Zone D, Unnamed Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Gaa Saka Zone E, Ilorin, Nigeria | |||||
| Gaa Saka Zone E, Ilorin, Nigeria | |||||
| Ganmo Market, Ilorin - Ajasse-Ipo Road, Ilorin, Nigeria | |||||
| Ipata Market., Amilegbe Road, Ilorin, Nigeria | |||||
| Ipata Market., Amilegbe Road, Ilorin, Nigeria | |||||
| Kankatu Market, Okelele Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Kankatu Market, Okelele Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Mandate Market, Western Reservoir Road, Ilorin, Nigeria | |||||
| Mandate Market, Western Reservoir Road, Ilorin, Nigeria | |||||
| New Kulende Market, Jebba Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| New Kulende Market, Jebba Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Obbo fish and pork, Obo Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Obbo fish and pork, Obo Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Obo Market, south local government, Obo Road, Oko Erin Ilorin East, Nigeria | |||||
| Obo Market, south local government, Obo Road, Oko Erin Ilorin East, Nigeria | |||||
| Oja Oba, Ilorin, Nigeria | |||||
| Oja Oba, Ilorin, Nigeria | |||||
| Oja Tuntun Market Kwara Baboko Road, Oja Oba, Oko Erin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria | |||||
| Oja Tuntun Market Kwara Baboko Road, Oja Oba, Oko Erin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria | |||||
| Ojagboro, Gambari Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Ojagboro, Gambari Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Yoruba Road Market Ilorin, Sulu Gambari Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Yoruba Road Market Ilorin, Sulu Gambari Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Yoruba Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria | |||||
| Yoruba Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria |
Stadiums & Teams in Alapa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Alapa
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport | ILR | Large Airport |
| Bacita Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Alapa
What is the population of Alapa?
Alapa has a population of 9,584 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 818.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Alapa?
Alapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.