Abeokuta
Olumo Rock, a giant granite outcrop that gave the city its name — "under the rock" in Yoruba — is the defining landmark of Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria. The city sits on both banks of the Ogun River, and remnants of a 30-kilometre wall that once encircled it survive in places. A large, historically rich city a short distance north of Lagos, Abeokuta draws independent travellers for its rock formations, riverside setting, and layered Yoruba heritage.
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- Population735,000
- Nearest water from center 3.9 km2.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 40 km25 mi
Abeokuta: quick answers
Where is Abeokuta?
Abeokuta is in Nigeria, about 67 km41 miles in a straight line from Ibadan.
How do you get to Abeokuta?
The nearest airport is Lagos (LOS), about 2 hr 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Abeokuta?
The warmest month is February, averaging 29°C84°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 25°C76°F. The wettest month is June, with about 189 mm7.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Abeokuta?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum and 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.