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Jimeta, Nigeria
Adamawa · Nigeria
Jimeta is a large city in Adamawa, Nigeria with a population of 248,148. Elevation: 564 ft (172 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Jimeta
Jimeta is a town in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria. The town's population was 73,080 in 1991. The elevation of Jimeta is 135 m (443 ft), and it lies along the Benue River.
People
Climate
| Population | 248,148 |
| Population Density | 790 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.2795°, 12.4582° |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
| Country | 🇳🇬 Nigeria |
| State / Province | Adamawa |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.3 inches (1,074 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Jimeta
Jimeta is a large city in Nigeria (Adamawa) with a population of 248,148. The city sits at an elevation of 564 feet (172 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.
Climate in Jimeta
Jimeta has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 953 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.2°F |
| 52% above Nigeria avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 314.3 sq mi (814.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 790/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2795°N, 12.4582°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lagos |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 87°F (31°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 90°F (32°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in |
Jimeta has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 77°F in January to 90°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.0").
Schools in Jimeta
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal College of Education | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Jimeta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Babangida Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Jimeta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market |
Clinics in Jimeta
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Jimeta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Yola Race Course | ||
| Yola Race Course |
Airports Near Jimeta
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Yola Airport | YOL | Medium Airport |
Treatment Centers in Jimeta
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ajiua Health Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Jimeta
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| eyn church vinililang | |
| eyn church vinililang | |
| mosque | |
| mosque | |
| St Vincent de Paul Catholic Chaplaincy |
Quick Facts
Around Jimeta
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
🇳🇬 About Nigeria
Public Holidays in Nigeria
10 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Jimeta
What is the population of Jimeta?
Jimeta has a population of 248,148 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 790 people per square mile, spread across 314.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Jimeta?
Jimeta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches.