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Epe, Nigeria

Lagos · Nigeria

Epe is a mid-size city in Lagos, Nigeria with a population of 84,711. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

84,711 Population 227/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
65.7 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Epe

Epe

Epe is a town and Local Government Area (LGA)
in Lagos State, Nigeria located on the north side of the Lekki Lagoon and about 90 km from Ibadan. During the 2006 Census, the population of Epe was approximately 181,409.

People

Population84,711
Density227/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain65.7 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population84,711
Population Density227 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates6.5841°, 3.9834°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceLagos
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation65.7 inches (1,669 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Epe

Epe is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Lagos) with a population of 84,711. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.7 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Epe

Epe has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.8°C), the coldest is Aug (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1958 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.5°C / 80°F 20.2° / 30.7° 21.9
Feb 27.3°C / 81°F 21.2° / 31.4° 32.1
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 25.5° / 31.2° 73.5
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 25.4° / 30.7° 148.8
May 27.5°C / 82°F 25.2° / 30.4° 156.7
Jun 26.5°C / 80°F 24.2° / 29.5° 355.9
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 23.5° / 28.6° 272.5
Aug 25.3°C / 77°F 23.2° / 28.4° 155.7
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 23.8° / 28.7° 315.6
Oct 26.4°C / 79°F 24.2° / 29.9° 278.6
Nov 27.1°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.5° 121.6
Dec 26.7°C / 80°F 20.7° / 30.6° 25.0
Epe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above Nigeria avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area372.6 sq mi (965.0 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates6.5841°N, 3.9834°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.7"
73% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.06"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5.

Mar 7, 2000 34 km S of Siluko, Nigeria M4.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
February 83°F (28°C) 1.6 in
March 83°F (29°C) 3.5 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in Wettest
July 78°F (25°C) 10.1 in
August 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in Driest

Epe has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Epe

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. David'S Anglican School, Orogbe - - - -
St. Anne'S Catholic Primary School, Irawo - - - -
Altantic Hall Boarding School - - - -
Neander International School - - - -
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Museums in Epe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art

Farmers Markets in Epe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Epe Fish Market

Hotels in Epe

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Epe Resort and Spa

Gas Stations in Epe

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Darayo
Lekki-Epe Express
NG #783286551

Stadiums & Teams in Epe

TeamLeagueDivision
Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium

Airports Near Epe

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Murtala Muhammed International AirportLOSLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Epe

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Epe Central Mosque - Founded 1862

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Elevation
48 m (157 ft)
Area
965.0 km² (372.5 mi²)
Postal Code
106101

Around Epe

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hotels 1

🇳🇬 About Nigeria

Capital Abuja
Population 195,874,740
Area 923,768 km²
GDP (USD) $487,387,801,881
GDP per capita $2,139
HDI 0.548
Life expectancy 54.5 years
Internet users 39.2%
Urban population 62.2%
Currency NGN (Naira)
Languages English
Calling code +234
TLD .ng
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nigeria

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Workers' Day Workers' Day
May 27 Children's Day Children's Day
Jun 12 Democracy Day Democracy Day
Oct 1 National Day National Day
Nov 1 National Youth Day National Youth Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Epe

What is the population of Epe?

Epe has a population of 84,711 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 227 people per square mile, spread across 372.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Epe?

Epe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.7 inches.

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