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Ikere-Ekiti, Nigeria

Ekiti State · Nigeria

Ikere-Ekiti is a large city in Ekiti State, Nigeria with a population of 103,054. Elevation: 1,250 ft (381 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

103,054 Population 899/sq mi density
1,250 ft Elevation 381 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
55.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Ikere-Ekiti

Ikere-Ekiti, also known as Ikere or Ikerre, is a city in Ekiti State of Nigeria. It is an agricultural and mine centre. According to the 1963 and 1991 census, the population was 114,780 and 60,257 respectively,

but the 2006 census recorded it to be 147,355.

People

Population103,054
Density899/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain55.4 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Population103,054
Population Density899 / sq mi
Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Coordinates7.4975°, 5.2304°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceEkiti State
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation55.4 inches (1,406 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ikere-Ekiti

Ikere-Ekiti is a large city in Nigeria (Ekiti State) with a population of 103,054. The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet (381 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Ikere-Ekiti

Ikere-Ekiti 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 14.4° / 31.7° 24.9
Feb 25°C / 77°F 15.7° / 32.9° 52.5
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 20.8° / 32.9° 80.5
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 21.3° / 32.1° 133.3
May 25.4°C / 78°F 21° / 30.7° 166.1
Jun 24.5°C / 76°F 20.4° / 29.9° 297.1
Jul 24°C / 75°F 20.4° / 29.1° 242.7
Aug 23.7°C / 75°F 20° / 29° 241.3
Sep 24.1°C / 75°F 20.4° / 29.2° 357.2
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 20.1° / 30.1° 287.0
Nov 24.9°C / 77°F 18.9° / 30.7° 125.9
Dec 24°C / 75°F 15.2° / 31.1° 72.1
Ikere-Ekiti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Nigeria avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,250 ft (381 m)
Area114.6 sq mi (296.8 km²)
Population Density899/sq mi
Coordinates7.4975°N, 5.2304°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.4"
46% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 7, 2000.

Mar 7, 2000 34 km S of Siluko, Nigeria M4.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in
June 76°F (25°C) 7.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
August 74°F (23°C) 6.0 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 9.8 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Ikere-Ekiti has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Ikere-Ekiti

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Domi Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
Trove Radio Station gospel, hip-pop MP3
DOMI Radio christian AAC+ 128 kbps

Libraries in Ikere-Ekiti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albert Ilemobade Library0.0
Ondo State Library0.0
SAAT Library0.0
SAAT Library0.0
SEET Library0.0
SEET Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ikere-Ekiti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akure Market
Akure Market
Araromi Omoladun Market
Bagbe Akure Market
Bagbe Akure Market
Eleyowo Camp Market
Erekesan Market
Ero Market
Ibuji Market
Igbara Oke Market
Ijare Market
Ikota Market
Ilaramoko Market
Isarun Market
Isikan Market
Isikan Market
Isikan Market
Isikan Market
Jilalu Market
Jilalu Market
Kolawole Market
Owena Market
Shasha market
Shasha market

Stadiums & Teams in Ikere-Ekiti

TeamLeagueDivision
Akure Sports Stadium
Futa Main Pitch

Airports Near Ikere-Ekiti

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akure AirportAKRMedium Airport
Oshogbo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ikere-Ekiti

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aaye Primary Health Clinic
God Save Patient Medicine & Provision
Obaby Clinic

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

Around Ikere-Ekiti

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 Ikere-Ekiti

What is the population of Ikere-Ekiti?

Ikere-Ekiti has a population of 103,054 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 899 people per square mile, spread across 114.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ikere-Ekiti?

Ikere-Ekiti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.4 inches.

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