Akure
Busy south-western Nigerian state capital where large Anglican churches line active streets, surrounding hills offer a green backdrop, and the city's lively urban energy makes it a worthwhile base for exploring Ondo State.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population730,000
- Nearest water from center 11 km6.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 29 km18 mi
Nearest airports
Akure: quick answers
Where is Akure?
Akure is in Nigeria, about 143 km89 miles in a straight line from Ibadan.
How do you get to Akure?
The nearest airport is Akure (AKR), about 39 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Akure?
The warmest month is February, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 23°C74°F. The wettest month is September, with about 244 mm9.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Akure?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Akure?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Efon-Alaaye.