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Shagamu, Nigeria

Ogun State · Nigeria

Shagamu is a large city in Ogun State, Nigeria with a population of 214,558. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

214,558 Population 912/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
55.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lagos Timezone

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About Shagamu

Shagamu

Sagamu or Ishagamu also called Orisagamu-Ewa is a conurbation of thirteen towns in southwestern Nigeria. It is located in Ogun State along the Ibu River and Eruwuru Stream between Lagos and Ibadan. It was founded in the mid 19th century by members of the Remo branch of the Yoruba people. The 13 towns are: Makun, Offin, Sonyindo, Epe, Ibido, Igbepa, Ado, Oko, Ipoji, Batoro, Ijoku, Ijagba and Latawa. It is the capital of Remo Kingdom, and the paramount ruler of the kingdom, the Akarigbo of Remo Land, has his palace in the town of Offin.

People

Population214,558
Density912/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain55.2 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population214,558
Population Density912 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates6.8485°, 3.6463°
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos
Country🇳🇬 Nigeria
State / ProvinceOgun State
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation55.2 inches (1,403 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shagamu

Shagamu is a large city in Nigeria (Ogun State) with a population of 214,558. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lagos.

Climate in Shagamu

Shagamu has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F). The hottest month is Mar (26.9°C), the coldest is Aug (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1993 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 77°F 16.5° / 32° 20.3
Feb 26.4°C / 79°F 17.6° / 33.1° 27.2
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 23.1° / 32.7° 71.4
Apr 26.8°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32° 147.5
May 26.6°C / 80°F 22.8° / 31.5° 154.5
Jun 25.6°C / 78°F 22.1° / 30.5° 348.5
Jul 25°C / 77°F 21.5° / 29.8° 278.0
Aug 24.8°C / 77°F 21.1° / 29.7° 193.5
Sep 25.2°C / 77°F 21.9° / 29.9° 348.6
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 22.1° / 31.1° 283.2
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 21° / 31.5° 102.5
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 16.6° / 31.6° 18.0
Shagamu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Nigeria avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area235.2 sq mi (609.3 km²)
Population Density912/sq mi
Coordinates6.8485°N, 3.6463°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lagos

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above Nigeria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4.

Sep 11, 2009 13 km NNE of Abomey-Calavi, Benin M4.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
March 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
June 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 7.9 in
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in

Shagamu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Shagamu

76+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wesley Primary School Ojumele, Makun - - - -
St. Paul Primary School, Ayepe Road - - - -
St. Paul Primary School Oke Ate - - - -
St. Paul Primary School Ii, Ijoku - - - -
St. Paul Primary School I, Ijoku - - - -
Wesley Primary School, Gbara - - - -
United African Mission Church, Eleja Sagamu - - - -
African Church Primary School, Ijoku - - - -
St. Collemciles Primary School. Ofin - - - -
Zumuratul Islamiyah Primary School, Ojumele - - - -
African Church Primary School Ii, Apelogun - - - -
School For Children With Special Needs - - - -
Wesley Primary School I, Oko - - - -
Ansar-Udeen Primary School, Makun, Sagamu - - - -
Sokoya Memorial Wesley Primary School. Makun - - - -
Ansar U Deen Primary School, Ofin Sagamu - - - -
Wesley Primary School Ii, Oko - - - -
St. Paul Anglican Primary School, Igbololo - - - -
St. Mark'S Anglican Primary School, Iwelepe - - - -
Local Government Primary School, Ita-Merin - - - -
Omolola Group of Schools - - - -
Christ The Redeemer's College - - - -
African Church Primary School II, Apelogun - - - -
Ansar U Deen Primary School, Ofin Sagamu - - - -
Wesley Primary School II, Oko - - - -
Atoyo Ogbugba Com. Primary School, Atoyo - - - -
Local Government Primary School Ii, Ijagba - - - -
Otunba Gbenga Daniel Model Primary School, Ewu-Oliwo - - - -
St. Paul Primary School, Alagbo Ofin - - - -
First African Church Mission School Iii, Aderenle - - - -
Wesley Primary School Sotunbo - - - -
Ansar U Deen Primary School, Igbafa - - - -
Local Government Primary School I Temidire, Sabo - - - -
Local Government Primary School Iii, Temidire - - - -
Oba Adeniyi Sonariwo School Sabo - - - -
Local Government Primary School Ii, Sabo - - - -
Local Government Primary School Iii, Sabo - - - -
Local Government Primary School I, Sabo - - - -
ansar u deen primary school, igbafa - - - -
Local Government Primary School, Obeere Atan - - - -
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Mission Primary School Sch Ii Ado Odo - - - -
Local Government Primary School, Ore Akinde - - - -
st. collemciles primary school. ofin - - - -
wesley primary school ii, oko - - - -
st. paul primary school ii makun - - - -
wesley primary school ojumele, makun - - - -
zumuratul islamiyah primary school, ojumele - - - -
african church primary school ii, apelogun - - - -
St. John'S Anglican Primary School Iii, Ogijo - - - -
sokoya memorial wesley primary school, makun - - - -
st. paul's anglican primary school iii, makun - - - -
local government primary school iii, temidire - - - -
zumuratul islamiyah primary school, ojumele - - - -
ansar-udeen primary school, makun, sagamu - - - -
oba adeniyi sonariwo school sabo - - - -
oba adeniyi sonariwo school sabo - - - -
st. paul primary school, ayepe road - - - -
Christ Church Primary School, Sabo - - - -
Community Primary School, Warewa - - - -
Our Lady Of Apostle Primary School, Epe Garage - - - -
Nawair Ud Deen Primary School , Ikogbo - - - -
Baptist Day Primary School, Iloro - - - -
Christ Church School, Olomu-Ifo - - - -
Emmanuel Anglican Church School, Ibogun Odejimi - - - -
Community Primary School, Legun - - - -
Local Government Primary School, Idolehin - - - -
St. Barnabas' African Church Primary School, Osuke-Ota - - - -
st. paul anglican primary school, igbololo - - - -
St. Paul'S Primary School I Makun - - - -
Christ Church Primary School I, Porogun - - - -
Local Government Primary School, Ajeregun - - - -
Community Primary School, Adiyan - - - -
African Church Primary School I, Ilepa - - - -
St. Peters Anglican Primary School Onigbonbo - - - -
Local Government Primary School Iii, Ijako Ota - - - -
Local Government Primary School Ii, Otun Ota - - - -
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Radio Stations near Shagamu

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 Shagamu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Laz Otti Library0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Shagamu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bola kasim market
Bola kasim market
Cattle market
Community market
Community market
Market
Market
Owode oniri market
Owode oniri market
Owode Onirin Market
Plank Market
Sabo Market
solomon banjo plaza
solomon banjo plaza

Gas Stations in Shagamu

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Total Filling Station

Stadiums & Teams in Shagamu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Shagamu

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Murtala Muhammed International AirportLOSLarge Airport
Ibadan AirportIBAMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Shagamu

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Carry medical clinic
Donas Hospital
Josemaria specialist clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shagamu

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Seventh Day Adventist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lagos

Around Shagamu

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 70

🇳🇬 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 Shagamu

What is the population of Shagamu?

Shagamu has a population of 214,558 residents and is located in Nigeria. The population density is 912 people per square mile, spread across 235.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shagamu?

Shagamu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.

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