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Orlu

second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Orlu is a second-order administrative division in Imo State, Nigeria, at 110 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 46 km away.

Also known as: Orlu Local Government Area

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 second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    5° 48' 26" N, 7° 2' 20" E
  • Elevation DEM: 110 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 1,105 p/km²
  • Built-up 10.2%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Places in Orlu

Alternate Names

Orlu Local Government Area

Weather in Orlu

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

Now 29.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 512 W/m2.

Temperature
29.7 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.75 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 29.7 2.3 200 70 1,012.0 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 25.6 1.9 216 89 1,012.5 1.68 / 1.68 100 257.9 n/a
12h 24.1 1.5 242 95 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.21 88 0.0 n/a
18h 23.9 1.6 258 97 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 97 3.5 n/a
Tomorrow 31.5 1.3 281 65 1,011.7 0.75 / 0.75 100 512.1 n/a
30h 26.0 2.1 208 86 1,011.3 2.15 / 2.89 99 391.2 n/a
36h 24.4 2.5 206 96 1,012.7 0.00 / 1.90 100 0.0 n/a
42h 24.1 1.4 221 96 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 86 3.6 n/a
Friday 31.0 1.8 232 64 1,011.6 1.45 / 1.45 97 623.3 n/a
54h 25.0 1.9 210 92 1,012.6 1.44 / 2.89 98 298.7 n/a
60h 23.8 1.5 202 97 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.13 100 0.0 n/a
66h 23.6 0.9 219 95 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 1.5 n/a
Saturday 25.8 1.2 156 86 1,012.4 0.00 / 0.00 93 142.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Orlu?
Now 29.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 512 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Orlu today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Orlu?
Local time is 21:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Orlu?
Orlu is a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Orlu?
DEM 110 m.
Where is Orlu located?
It is at 5.80718, 7.03886 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Orlu in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2015-03-15
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