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Orlu

seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Orlu is a town in Imo State, Nigeria with 9,351 inhabitants, at 173 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nkwerre, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 45 km away.

Also known as: Awlu

Overview

Orlu is a local government in imo state, Nigeria.

It is located in Imo State, Nigeria, Africa.

The population is about 142,792 (2006).

Also known as: Olu

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Basic Data

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

Geography

  • Coordinates
    5° 47' 44" N, 7° 2' 6" E
  • Elevation DEM: 173 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 9,351
  • Pop. Density 5,706 p/km²
  • Built-up 34.1%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

Awlu

Weather in Orlu

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

Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.

Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.00 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 23.5 2.8 202 96 1,015.1 - / 0.00 86 0.0 n/a
6h 23.0 1.2 167 95 1,015.0 0.00 / 0.00 76 3.5 n/a
12h 29.9 1.4 238 62 1,014.2 0.33 / 0.33 73 552.8 n/a
18h 25.3 1.5 220 81 1,013.6 0.49 / 0.82 5 317.3 n/a
Tomorrow 22.9 1.7 207 95 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
30h 22.9 0.7 248 95 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 68 3.5 n/a
36h 33.6 0.2 3 51 1,012.9 0.01 / 0.01 61 657.1 n/a
42h 27.5 2.0 154 72 1,012.4 0.29 / 0.30 94 282.0 n/a
Sunday 23.7 2.1 213 95 1,013.3 0.01 / 0.31 8 0.0 n/a
54h 23.5 1.1 201 95 1,014.4 0.00 / 0.00 21 3.4 n/a
60h 32.5 1.2 139 54 1,012.3 0.06 / 0.06 31 590.1 n/a
66h 27.0 2.5 165 74 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.01 14 417.6 n/a
Monday 23.7 2.6 215 95 1,013.1 0.31 / 0.32 9 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Orlu?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 553 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Orlu today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Orlu?
Local time is 13:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Orlu?
Orlu is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Orlu?
Population about 9,351.
What is the elevation of Orlu?
DEM 173 m.
Where is Orlu located?
It is at 5.79565, 7.03513 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Orlu in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2016-01-30
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