Ilorin
Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State in north-central Nigeria, is a large city where Yoruba, Fulani, Hausa, Nupe, Bariba, and Kanuri cultures converge, giving it a notably mixed character rare among Nigerian cities of its size. Founded in the 15th century, it carries a strong Islamic heritage alongside a growing Christian presence, and sits within reach of both water and highland terrain.
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- Population1,080,000
- Nearest water from center 8.0 km5.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.8 km3.0 mi
Nearest airports
Ilorin: quick answers
Where is Ilorin?
Ilorin is in Nigeria, about 143 km89 miles in a straight line from Ibadan.
How do you get to Ilorin?
The nearest airport is Ilorin/Ogbomosho (ILR), about 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ilorin?
The warmest month is March, averaging 30°C85°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is September, with about 169 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ilorin?
OpenStreetMap lists 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.