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Ilesa

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Ilesa is a city in Osun State, Nigeria with 325,000 inhabitants, at 377 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 340 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Oshogbo, 33 km away.

Also known as: Ilesha

Overview

Ilesa is town in Nigeria.

It is located in Osun State, Nigeria.

Also known as: Ilesha

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Osun State
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 37' 40" N, 4° 44' 30" E
  • Elevation DEM: 377 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 325,000
  • Pop. Density 8,787 p/km²
  • Built-up 50.5%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

Ilesha

Weather in Ilesa

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ilesa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.

Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (339 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.08 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 33.6 1.1 339 47 1,012.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 26.2 0.5 165 79 1,011.8 0.15 / 0.15 100 372.3 n/a
12h 23.5 1.2 192 93 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
18h 22.8 0.9 166 98 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.00 91 1.9 n/a
Tomorrow 30.2 1.3 233 64 1,012.0 1.08 / 1.08 9 560.8 n/a
30h 24.3 1.6 178 93 1,011.7 0.43 / 1.50 100 373.0 n/a
36h 22.6 0.2 180 99 1,013.0 0.40 / 1.90 79 0.0 n/a
42h 22.2 1.0 208 99 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.30 84 1.6 n/a
Saturday 32.9 0.9 273 52 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 7 536.4 n/a
54h 27.2 0.4 174 69 1,010.6 0.03 / 0.03 100 407.9 n/a
60h 22.8 0.7 207 96 1,011.9 0.63 / 0.66 8 0.0 n/a
66h 22.2 0.7 188 99 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 40 1.8 n/a
Sunday 34.0 0.5 235 44 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 4 626.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ilesa?
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 33.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 561 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ilesa today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Ilesa?
Local time is 20:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ilesa?
Ilesa is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Ilesa?
Population about 325,000.
What is the elevation of Ilesa?
DEM 377 m.
Where is Ilesa located?
It is at 7.62789, 4.74161 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ilesa in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2024-01-18
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