Irewe
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Irewe month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Irewe are typically August, November and December, with average daytime highs around 27–31°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), August the coldest (average low 24°C), and June the wettest (about 263 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.8 | 24.3 | 22 | 10.0 |
| February | 30.9 | 25.5 | 40 | 10.0 |
| March | 30.7 | 26.6 | 77 | 9.4 |
| April | 30.6 | 26.5 | 78 | 9.5 |
| May | 29.8 | 25.8 | 146 | 9.2 |
| June | 28.3 | 24.6 | 263 | 7.8 |
| July | 27.2 | 24.2 | 177 | 8.7 |
| August | 26.9 | 23.9 | 100 | 9.0 |
| September | 27.5 | 24.1 | 206 | 8.2 |
| October | 28.6 | 24.5 | 171 | 8.8 |
| November | 29.8 | 25.2 | 61 | 10.3 |
| December | 30.6 | 24.5 | 23 | 10.4 |
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Research updated Friday, October 30, 2026Past and future events in Irewe
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- Boat mishap involving school children
On 1 July 2015, six children on their way to school died from a boat mishap in Irewe.
- Boat Mishap
A boat mishap occurred on 1 July 2015 involving school children.
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01 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Irewe
Landscape and Climate
Irewe is a town located in Lagos State, Nigeria, within the Ojo local government area. Situated on the island of one of the creeks in Badagry, the settlement is dominantly populated by the Awori people.
Surrounded by water on an island setting, the community shares its immediate geography with Iwori to the west and Ikare to the east. The aquatic environment shapes daily routines across the local landscape, where travel and transport rely directly on the creek waters that define the island.
Languages spoken in this administrative division include English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, and Fulfulde, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region overseen by Lagos.
02 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Irewe
Waterways and Horizons
Irewe is a town in the Ojo local government area of Lagos State, positioned within Nigeria. It is situated on the island of one of the creeks in Badagry, flanked by Iwori to the west and Ikare to the east.
Island isolation and surrounding waters dictate the landscape of the settlement, which is dominantly populated by the Awori. The geography centers on aquatic routes and creek navigation, exposing transit to the environmental conditions of the waterways.
Static safety writing remains limited regarding dynamic daily hazards across these maritime routes. Readers must verify official or local sources, including authorities in Lagos State, for current operational guidelines. Permanent records do not provide real-time risk assessments or transient advisory details. Travelers should consult the dated live layer for up-to-date precautions, such as the mandatory use of life jackets emphasized after the 1 July 2015 boat mishap involving school children. Comprehensive records for this locality can be cross-referenced via Wikipedia and GeoNames.
03 · VisitVisiting Irewe
Landscape and Climate
Irewe is a town located in Nigeria, positioned within the Lagos administrative region at latitude 6.41692 and longitude 3.14058. Situated on the island of one of the creeks in Badagry within the Ojo local government area, the settlement is bounded in the West by Iwori and in the East by Ikare.
Water shapes the physical setting of this Awori-populated community. The geography is defined by surrounding creek waters that isolate the landmass as an island. Daily movement and existence rely heavily on the aquatic pathways connecting Irewe to neighboring areas such as Iwori and Ikare. The climate and environment remain tied to these coastal creek systems, where transportation and transit across the water dictate the rhythms of local life within the Lagos State territory.
04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Irewe
Island geography
Irewe is a town situated on the Island of one of the creeks in Badagry. Located in the Lagos State administrative region of Nigeria, the settlement lies within the Ojo local government area.
Surrounded in the West by Iwori and the East by Ikare, the community shares its geographic footprint with aquatic pathways. Water transport defines daily transit across the creeks, highlighting the interplay between local infrastructure and regional waterways. The population of Irewe stands at 139494 residents.
Economic life and movement across the island are shaped by this aquatic environment. Journeys across the surrounding creeks form a central component of local routines, connecting the town's inhabitants to neighboring areas within the wider landscape of Lagos State.
05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Irewe
Irewe is a town situated in the Ojo local government area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Populated dominantly by the Awori, the city rests upon the island of one of the creeks in Badagry.
Landscape and Climate Fragments
- Surrounded in the West by Iwori and the East by Ikare, the settlement shares its geography with winding waterways.
- Waterways frame daily routines across the island, dictating movement between communities where boats serve as essential transit.
- The aquatic terrain exposes travelers to sudden shifts in conditions, underscored by a tragic 1 July 2015 boat mishap that claimed the lives of six children traveling to school and prompted the Lagos State Government to stress the use of life jackets.
06 · OverviewIrewe, in brief
Irewe
Irewe is a town located within Nigeria, positioned inside the Lagos administrative region at coordinates 6.41692 latitude and 3.14058 longitude. This city maintains a population of 139494 residents living within the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Island Creeks and Waters
Situated on the island of one of the creeks in Badagry, the town is dominantly populated by the Awori. The landscape features surrounding waterways, bounded in the West by Iwori and in the East by Ikare.
Geography and Environment
The local setting is defined entirely by its watery boundaries and creek geography within the Ojo local government area of Lagos State. Travel and daily life across this insular terrain rely heavily on water navigation, a reality underscored by past maritime incidents, such as the July 1, 2015 boat mishap involving schoolchildren that prompted local government safety mandates regarding life jackets.
Administrative and Cultural Context
Operating under the regional governance of Lagos State, the community supports a population of 139494 people. Notable figures associated with the area include Yinka Durosinmi and Sarah Adebisi Sosan. Further geographic and demographic details can be referenced through the Irewe Wikipedia entry and the GeoNames record for Irewe.
Frequently Asked Questions about Irewe
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01 · Q&AWhere is Irewe located and what are its coordinates?
Irewe is situated in Nigeria at geographic coordinates 6.4169, 3.1406, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Irewe?
Irewe has a recorded population of approximately 139,494 and observes the Africa/Lagos time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Irewe?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Irewe 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 Irewe?
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