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Igbo-Ora, Nigeria

Oyo State · Nigeria

Igbo-Ora is a mid-size city in Oyo State, Nigeria with a population of 92,719. Elevation: 558 ft (170 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

92,719 Population 471/sq mi density
558 ft Elevation 170 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
46.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Igbo-Ora

Igbo-Ora

Igbo-Ora is a town and the headquarters of Ibarapa Central, Oyo State, south-western Nigeria, situated 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Lagos. In 2006 the population of the town was approximately 72,207 people. In 2017 the population is estimated to be around 278,514 people.

People

Population92,719
Density471/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain46.8 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Population92,719
Population Density471 / sq mi
Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Coordinates7.4338°, 3.2879°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceOyo State
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation46.8 inches (1,189 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Igbo-Ora

Igbo-Ora is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Oyo State) with a population of 92,719. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet (170 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Igbo-Ora

Igbo-Ora has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (27°C), the coldest is Aug (24.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1788 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 15.4° / 32.9° 21.8
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 17° / 34.3° 19.8
Mar 27°C / 81°F 22.3° / 34° 71.7
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 22.1° / 32.9° 135.7
May 26.5°C / 80°F 21.9° / 32.1° 150.1
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 21.4° / 31.1° 283.6
Jul 25°C / 77°F 20.9° / 30.2° 225.3
Aug 24.7°C / 76°F 20.5° / 30.1° 205.5
Sep 25.1°C / 77°F 21.3° / 30.2° 340.3
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 21.4° / 31.3° 255.5
Nov 25.9°C / 79°F 19.4° / 31.9° 66.3
Dec 25°C / 77°F 15.3° / 32.1° 12.3
Igbo-Ora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Nigeria avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation558 ft (170 m)
Area196.8 sq mi (509.7 km²)
Population Density471/sq mi
Coordinates7.4338°N, 3.2879°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.8"
23% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 11, 2009.

Sep 11, 2009 13 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin M4.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
March 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in

Igbo-Ora has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near Igbo-Ora

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ibadan AirportIBAMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

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Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

🇳🇬 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 Igbo-Ora

What is the population of Igbo-Ora?

Igbo-Ora has a population of 92,719 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 471 people per square mile, spread across 196.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Igbo-Ora?

Igbo-Ora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.8 inches.

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