Ilorin
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Ilorin month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Ilorin are typically June, July and October, with average daytime highs around 29–31°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low 20°C), and September the wettest (about 171 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.1 | 20.0 | 1 | 10.5 |
| February | 36.6 | 22.2 | 3 | 10.3 |
| March | 36.8 | 24.7 | 18 | 9.6 |
| April | 35.4 | 24.7 | 40 | 9.7 |
| May | 33.4 | 24.2 | 59 | 9.6 |
| June | 30.8 | 23.0 | 95 | 8.8 |
| July | 29.1 | 22.4 | 117 | 7.9 |
| August | 28.7 | 22.0 | 149 | 7.6 |
| September | 28.9 | 22.1 | 171 | 7.4 |
| October | 30.9 | 22.6 | 83 | 8.9 |
| November | 34.1 | 22.5 | 6 | 10.2 |
| December | 34.9 | 20.8 | 0 | 10.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1817
It became a provincial military settlement within the Oyo Empire until 1817, when the local Kakanfo (field marshal) named Afonja rebelled, supported by the Fulani Shehu Alimi, an itinerant Islamic preacher and teacher.
- Documented history · 1823
However, Alimi's son Abd al-Salam eventually became the first ruler after the Demise of Afonja and Shehu Alimi and pledged allegiance to the Sokoto Caliphate in 1823.
- Documented history · 1835
The Oyo Empire and its Borgawa allies marched against Ilorin circa 1835, trying to reclaim its former glory, but were decisively defeated; this marked the end of Oyo.
- Documented history · 1840
Abd al-Salam led the jihad toward the sea but was ultimately stopped at Oshogbo in 1840 by the army of Ibadan.
- Rebellion and Allied Rule Begin
In 1817, local field marshal Afonja rebelled with the support of Fulani Shehu Alimi.
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01 · OverviewIlorin, in brief
Ilorin functions as the capital city of Kwara State in the Western region of Nigeria. Positioned at coordinates 8.49664 latitude and 4.54214 longitude within the Africa/Lagos timezone, the urban center supports a population of 1,080,000 residents who utilize the NGN currency and communicate across languages including en-NG, ha, yo, ig, and ff.
Historical foundation: Established by the Yoruba during the late 18th century as a provincial military settlement for the Oyo Empire, the locality shifted under the leadership of Abd al-Salam to pledge allegiance to the Sokoto Caliphate in 1823. Occupied by the Royal Niger Company in 1897 and incorporated into the British Northern Nigeria Protectorate in 1900, the territory eventually became part of West Central, later Kwara State, during the 1967 administrative subdivision.
Present-day economy: Rooted in a centralized federal system where development policies originate from the nation's center, the regional economy benefits from expansive agricultural lands and nearby primary resources such as the kaolin and clay deposits found at Idofian.
Industrial advancement:
- Transitioning from early corporate entities like Detergent Industries Nigeria Limited and the International Tobacco Company toward a diversified manufacturing base.
- Ascending to the primary hub for cashew processing nationwide, anchored by Olam International operating Africa's largest processing facility.
- Achieving a daily operational volume of 100 MT of processed cashews while supplying employment opportunities to over 2,000 workers.
- Expanding modern production through recently established enterprises including Dangote Flour Mills, Tuyil Pharmaceutical company, KAMWIL, Golden Confectionate Food Industries, Chellaram Motor-Cycle Assembly plants, and Rajrab Pharmaceuticals.
Cultural confluence: Blending traditional Yoruba foundations with a Fulani ruling heritage and a prominent Islamic influence alongside widely practiced Christianity, the cosmopolitan population embraces multiple ethnicities and languages across Ilorin.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ilorin
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01 · Q&AWhere is Ilorin located and what are its coordinates?
Ilorin is situated in Nigeria at geographic coordinates 8.4966, 4.5421, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Ilorin?
Ilorin has a recorded population of approximately 1,080,000 and observes the Africa/Lagos time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Ilorin?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Ilorin include EN-NG, HA, YO, IG, FF, with NGN used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Ilorin?
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