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Iwo, Nigeria

Osun State · Nigeria

Iwo is a large city in Osun State, Nigeria with a population of 250,443. Elevation: 807 ft (246 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

250,443 Population 3,031/sq mi density
807 ft Elevation 246 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
51.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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People

Population250,443
Density3,031/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Sunny Days243/yr
Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Population250,443
Population Density3,031 / sq mi
Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Coordinates7.6353°, 4.1816°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceOsun State
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation51.5 inches (1,308 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Iwo

Iwo is a large city in Nigeria (Osun State) with a population of 250,443. The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet (246 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 51.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Iwo

Iwo 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
Iwo 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 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 807 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Nigeria avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation807 ft (246 m)
Area82.6 sq mi (214.0 km²)
Population Density3,031/sq mi
Coordinates7.6353°N, 4.1816°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
36% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.31"
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) 1.1 in
March 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
June 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in
August 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 7.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 1.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in

Iwo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Iwo

Institution Type Founded Website
National Open University University - ,
Newton College College - ,
The wings school College - ,
Vico Hope International College College - ,

Schools in Iwo

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bowen University - - - -
Aipate Baptist Church Grammar School - - - -
Federal college of Education - - - -
Excellent Model Nur & Pry. School - - - -
Baptist High school - - - -
D.C School - - - -
Regina Mundi Girls Secondary School - - - -
Bowen University - - - -
Aipate Baptist Church Grammar School - - - -
Federal college of Education - - - -
Excellent Model Nur & Pry. School - - - -
Baptist High school - - - -
D.C School - - - -
Regina Mundi Girls Secondary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Iwo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ajegunle Market
Basorun Market
Gbagi New International Market
market
market
Odo Ori
Odo Ori
Oja Ale
Oja Ale
Oluwo Market
Oluwo Market
Papa market

Hotels in Iwo

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

J.B.O Hotels & Suites
Osun Greenwich Hotels & Suites
See Bee Hotel
The Royal Premium

Restaurants in Iwo

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Obelawon Kitchen

Castles in Iwo

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Olorunbamise
Oluwo Palace
Onisaara of Fessu Palace

Gas Stations in Iwo

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AP filling Station
Jim-Ris Filling Station
Kolex Olabamiji
Lasobek
NG #1287520770
NNPC Filling Station
See Bee Filling Station
Taofiq Amabi Global service

Banks in Iwo

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wema Bank

Shopping Malls in Iwo

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galaxy Electronics Store
Solademi shopping complex

Airports Near Iwo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ibadan AirportIBAMedium Airport
Oshogbo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Iwo

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Central Masjid
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church, Ori - Oke
First Olukotun Baptist church
First Olukotun Baptist church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

Around Iwo

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 1
Restaurants 1
Bars 1
Banks 1
Hotels 4
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Iwo

3 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (3)
  • • Olorunbamise
  • • Oluwo Palace
  • • Onisaara of Fessu Palace

🇳🇬 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 Iwo

What is the population of Iwo?

Iwo has a population of 250,443 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 3,031 people per square mile, spread across 82.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Iwo?

Iwo 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 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches.

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