Offa, Nigeria

Kwara State · Nigeria

Offa is a large city in Kwara State, Nigeria with a population of 166,600. Elevation: 1,375 ft (419 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

166,600 Population 899/sq mi density
1,375 ft Elevation 419 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
50.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Offa

Offa

Offa was King of Mercia, a kingdom of Anglo-Saxon England, from 757 until his death in 796. The son of Thingfrith and a descendant of Eowa, Offa came to the throne after a period of civil war following the assassination of Æthelbald. Offa defeated the other claimant, Beornred. In the early years of Offa's reign, it is likely that he consolidated his control of Midland peoples such as the Hwicce and the Magonsæte. Taking advantage of instability in the kingdom of Kent to establish himself as overlord, Offa also controlled Sussex by 771, though his authority did not remain unchallenged in either territory. In the 780s he extended Mercian Supremacy over most of southern England, allying with Beorhtric of Wessex, who married Offa's daughter Eadburh, and regained complete control of the southeast. He also became the overlord of East Anglia and had King Æthelberht II of East Anglia beheaded in 794, perhaps for rebelling against him.

People

Population166,600
Density899/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Population166,600
Population Density899 / sq mi
Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Coordinates8.1491°, 4.7207°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceKwara State
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation50.1 inches (1,273 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Offa

Offa is a large city in Nigeria (Kwara State) with a population of 166,600. The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet (419 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Offa

Offa has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.3°C), the coldest is Jan (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1855 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.6°C / 75°F 13.7° / 32.4° 18.9
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 15.3° / 33.9° 44.5
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 20.4° / 34.4° 66.9
Apr 26.1°C / 79°F 21.2° / 33.9° 109.4
May 25.8°C / 78°F 21° / 31.9° 150.7
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 20.3° / 30.5° 264.0
Jul 24°C / 75°F 20.3° / 29.4° 195.2
Aug 23.7°C / 75°F 19.9° / 29.3° 218.9
Sep 24.1°C / 75°F 20.2° / 29.4° 316.8
Oct 24.6°C / 76°F 19.7° / 30.2° 280.0
Nov 24.7°C / 77°F 17.8° / 30.8° 111.0
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 13.9° / 31.6° 78.8
Offa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,375 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Nigeria avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,375 ft (419 m)
Area185.3 sq mi (480.0 km²)
Population Density899/sq mi
Coordinates8.1491°N, 4.7207°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
August 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 9.1 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 7.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in

Offa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Offa

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Erin-Ile Secondary School - - - -
Government Technocal College, Erin-Ile - - - -
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Radio Stations near Offa

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Trove Radio Station gospel, hip-pop MP3

Farmers Markets in Offa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market
OFFA OWODE MARKET

Restaurants in Offa

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SKY CHICKEN

Train Stations in Offa

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Offa Railway

Banks in Offa

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

FIRST BANK PLC OFFA

Airports Near Offa

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Tunde Idiagbon International AirportILRLarge Airport
Oshogbo Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Offa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Offa Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Elevation
435 m (1,427 ft)
Area
480.0 km² (185.3 mi²)

Around Offa

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2

🇳🇬 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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What is the population of Offa?

Offa has a population of 166,600 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 899 people per square mile, spread across 185.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Offa?

Offa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches.

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