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Gbongan, Nigeria

Osun State · Nigeria

Gbongan is a large city in Osun State, Nigeria with a population of 139,485. Elevation: 774 ft (236 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

139,485 Population 166/sq mi density
774 ft Elevation 236 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
54.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Gbongan

Gbongan is a large town in Osun State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Aiyedaade Local Government Area.

People

Population139,485
Density166/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain54.3 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Population139,485
Population Density166 / sq mi
Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Coordinates7.4773°, 4.3535°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceOsun State
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation54.3 inches (1,379 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gbongan

Gbongan is a large city in Nigeria (Osun State) with a population of 139,485. The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet (236 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Gbongan

Gbongan has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.3°C), the coldest is Aug (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2289 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.3°C / 76°F 14.9° / 32.2° 24.3
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 16.4° / 33.5° 38.9
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 21.7° / 33.4° 90.2
Apr 26°C / 79°F 21.8° / 32.2° 162.1
May 25.8°C / 78°F 21.3° / 31.1° 182.4
Jun 24.9°C / 77°F 20.8° / 30.2° 362.6
Jul 24.4°C / 76°F 20.8° / 29.5° 281.1
Aug 24.1°C / 75°F 20.4° / 29.3° 250.4
Sep 24.5°C / 76°F 20.9° / 29.6° 397.7
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 21° / 30.7° 332.3
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 19.3° / 31.2° 120.8
Dec 24.4°C / 76°F 15.5° / 31.2° 46.6
Gbongan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 774 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Nigeria avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area841.9 sq mi (2,180.6 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates7.4773°N, 4.3535°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.2 in
March 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 7.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
November 80°F (26°C) 1.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Gbongan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Gbongan

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Domi Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
DOMI Radio christian AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Gbongan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ife National Museum
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Natural History

Libraries in Gbongan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Hezekiah Oluwasanmi Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gbongan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
market
market
Odo Ori
Odo Ori
Oja Ale
Oja Ale
Oluwo Market
Oluwo Market
Owode Market
Owode Market

Airports Near Gbongan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ibadan AirportIBAMedium Airport
Oshogbo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gbongan

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cathedral of St. Paul
Fountain of the Word Church Adenuga
Gospel faith mission international
St. Anthony Catholic Church Gbongan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

Around Gbongan

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Places of Worship 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 Gbongan

What is the population of Gbongan?

Gbongan has a population of 139,485 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 166 people per square mile, spread across 841.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gbongan?

Gbongan 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 76°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.3 inches.

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