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Location & Surroundings

Osogbo is a city in Osun State, Nigeria with 645,000 inhabitants, at 336 m elevation. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Oshogbo, 8 km away.

Also known as: Oshogbo · Eshogbo

Overview

Osogbo is city and local government area in Osun State, Nigeria.

It is located in Osun State, southwest, Nigeria, Africa.

The population is about 731,000.

It covers about 47 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 320 metre.

Also known as: Oṣogbo, Oshogbo

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Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Osun State
  • Area 47 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 46' 16" N, 4° 33' 25" E
  • Elevation DEM: 336 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 645,000
  • Pop. Density 13,731 p/km²
  • Built-up 41.8%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

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Alternate Names

de pl
Oshogbo
Eshogbo

Weather in Osogbo

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

Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 416 W/m2.

Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.13 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 22.0 1.3 156 98 1,013.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 22.1 0.8 185 98 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 1.1 n/a
12h 29.2 0.3 131 69 1,012.4 0.40 / 0.40 94 415.8 n/a
18h 23.7 2.2 200 93 1,011.9 4.04 / 4.44 25 352.7 n/a
Tomorrow 22.3 2.3 199 99 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.13 95 0.0 n/a
30h 22.2 1.6 204 98 1,014.2 0.31 / 0.44 99 0.6 n/a
36h 26.6 2.4 185 79 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.18 95 349.9 n/a
42h 23.2 2.9 202 95 1,013.2 1.16 / 1.33 40 296.1 n/a
Tuesday 21.6 1.4 213 99 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.06 80 0.0 n/a
54h 21.6 1.1 212 99 1,015.5 0.06 / 0.12 95 1.2 n/a
60h 28.2 1.8 241 69 1,014.2 0.06 / 0.18 84 462.8 n/a
66h 24.1 2.4 197 94 1,013.6 0.26 / 0.44 62 297.9 n/a
Wednesday 22.2 2.1 208 98 1,015.1 0.00 / 0.45 83 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Osogbo?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 29.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 416 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Osogbo today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Osogbo?
Local time is 09:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Osogbo?
Osogbo is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Osogbo?
Population about 645,000.
What is the elevation of Osogbo?
DEM 336 m.
Where is Osogbo located?
It is at 7.77104, 4.55698 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Osogbo in?
It is in Nigeria.

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Last updated 2024-01-18
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