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Ilaro, Nigeria

Ogun State · Nigeria

Ilaro is a mid-size city in Ogun State, Nigeria with a population of 46,999. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

46,999 Population 172/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
49.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Ilaro

Ilaro

Ilaro is a town in Ogun State, Nigeria. Ilaro's population in 2008 was estimated at 33,000 people, and in 2015 it was estimated to have grown to about 60,000. Ilaro is the headquarters of the Yewa South Local government, known as Yewaland, which replaced the Egbado division of the former Western State, and later became a part of Ogun State of Nigeria. Ilaro town is about 50 km (31 mi) from Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, and about 100 km (62 mi) from Ikeja, the capital city of Lagos State. Ilaro's area is about 9–9.5 km2 (3.5–3.7 sq mi).

People

Population46,999
Density172/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain49.6 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Population46,999
Population Density172 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates6.8890°, 3.0142°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceOgun State
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation49.6 inches (1,260 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ilaro

Ilaro is a mid-size city in Nigeria (Ogun State) with a population of 46,999. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Ilaro

Ilaro has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F). The hottest month is Mar (27.2°C), the coldest is Aug (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1674 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 16.5° / 32.5° 18.8
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 18° / 33.7° 24.8
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 23.1° / 33.3° 66.9
Apr 27°C / 81°F 22.7° / 32.3° 127.5
May 26.7°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32° 137.1
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 22.1° / 30.9° 283.7
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 21.3° / 30.1° 220.9
Aug 24.9°C / 77°F 21° / 30.1° 155.8
Sep 25.3°C / 77°F 21.8° / 30.2° 300.8
Oct 25.8°C / 78°F 22° / 31.2° 243.1
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 20.6° / 31.7° 78.2
Dec 25.5°C / 78°F 16.3° / 32° 16.7
Ilaro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Nigeria avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area273.0 sq mi (707.0 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates6.8890°N, 3.0142°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

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 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 83°F (29°C) 1.3 in
March 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Coldest
September 78°F (25°C) 6.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 1.7 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in

Ilaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Ilaro

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Federal Polytechnic
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Radio Stations near Ilaro

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bond 92.9 FM MP3 64 kbps
Nigerian Gospel Music Radio (MP3) christian, gospel MP3
MajorFM 80s, dj mixes MP3
Air Gospel MP3
The Today Africa Radio rock MP3
Konga103.7FM business, commerce MP3 96 kbps
Air Radio MP3
GoRadio MP3 192 kbps
GoRadio ng afrobeat, gospel MP3 192 kbps

Libraries in Ilaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Covenant University Center for Learning Resources0.0

Farmers Markets in Ilaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arigbajo Market
Market
Market

Gas Stations in Ilaro

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Ilaro

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotonou Cadjehoun International AirportCOOLarge Airport
Murtala Muhammed International AirportLOSLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ilaro

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
United African Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

🇳🇬 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 Ilaro

What is the population of Ilaro?

Ilaro has a population of 46,999 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 172 people per square mile, spread across 273.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ilaro?

Ilaro 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 77°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.6 inches.

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