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Ise-Ekiti, Nigeria

Ekiti State · Nigeria

Ise-Ekiti is a large city in Ekiti State, Nigeria with a population of 190,063. Elevation: 1,243 ft (379 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

190,063 Population 602/sq mi density
1,243 ft Elevation 379 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
54.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Ise-Ekiti

Ise Ekiti is a city in Ekiti State, Nigeria. It is the traditional home of Akinluaduse, also known as Akinluse by the inhabitants of the city. Akinluse was a great warrior in the ancient Oyo Empire. Ise-Ekiti is the headquarters of the Ise/Orun Local Government Area, along with Orun.
Its geographic coordinates are 7°27′36″N 5°25′12″E. Ise ekiti is divided into three quarters namely; Oraye, Odo Ise and Erinwa. The Arinjale of Ise-Ekiti is Oba Ayodele Ajayi Aweloye II..

People

Population190,063
Density602/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Population190,063
Population Density602 / sq mi
Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Coordinates7.4648°, 5.4233°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceEkiti State
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation54.1 inches (1,373 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ise-Ekiti

Ise-Ekiti is a large city in Nigeria (Ekiti State) with a population of 190,063. The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet (379 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Ise-Ekiti

Ise-Ekiti has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.1°C), the coldest is Aug (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1968 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 14.4° / 32° 24.3
Feb 25.1°C / 77°F 15.8° / 33.3° 51.8
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 20.7° / 33.5° 77.8
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 21.4° / 32.8° 122.8
May 25.6°C / 78°F 21.3° / 31.2° 157.6
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 20.5° / 30.3° 270.9
Jul 24.1°C / 75°F 20.5° / 29.3° 224.0
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 20° / 29.2° 240.7
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 20.4° / 29.5° 338.8
Oct 24.7°C / 76°F 20.1° / 30.3° 267.5
Nov 25°C / 77°F 18.7° / 30.8° 119.4
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 15.5° / 31.3° 72.0
Ise-Ekiti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,243 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Nigeria avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,243 ft (379 m)
Area315.8 sq mi (817.9 km²)
Population Density602/sq mi
Coordinates7.4648°N, 5.4233°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.72"
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 M4.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 4.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
June 76°F (24°C) 7.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in
August 74°F (23°C) 6.0 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in

Ise-Ekiti has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Ise-Ekiti

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Mark's High School
St John's Primary School
FSP Local Government Nursery & Primary School
CAC Primary School
Bap
St Marks Primary School
St Theresa Primary
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Radio Stations near Ise-Ekiti

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Ise-Ekiti

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ondo State Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ise-Ekiti

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ago Panu Village Market
Akure Market
Akure Market
Araromi Omoladun Market
Bagbe Akure Market
Bagbe Akure Market
Eleyowo Camp Market
Erekesan Market
Express Market
Irun Akoko Market
Isikan Market
Isikan Market
Isikan Market
Isikan Market
Isuada Market
Isuada Market
Oke Igbo Market
Shasha market
Shasha market
Upenmen Market
Upenmen Market

Monuments in Ise-Ekiti

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akinluaduse lantern

Castles in Ise-Ekiti

3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arinjale Palace
Arinjale Palace
Olu-Ise-Ejirin

Gas Stations in Ise-Ekiti

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Funky Mass
Olorunkemi Gas station

Banks in Ise-Ekiti

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wema Bank Plc

Stadiums & Teams in Ise-Ekiti

TeamLeagueDivision
Akure Sports Stadium

Airports Near Ise-Ekiti

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Akure AirportAKRMedium Airport

Post Offices in Ise-Ekiti

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post office

Treatment Centers in Ise-Ekiti

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aaye Primary Health Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ise-Ekiti

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CAC Church
Muslim Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

Around Ise-Ekiti

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 7
Banks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Ise-Ekiti

3 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (3)
  • • Arinjale Palace
  • • Arinjale Palace
  • • Olu-Ise-Ejirin

🇳🇬 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 Ise-Ekiti

What is the population of Ise-Ekiti?

Ise-Ekiti has a population of 190,063 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 602 people per square mile, spread across 315.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ise-Ekiti?

Ise-Ekiti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.1 inches.

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