Ilorin
Nigeria · Kwara StateNG
Capital city of Kwara State, Nigeria
Ilorin is the capital city of Kwara State located in the Western region of Nigeria. Although Ilorin is classified under the North-Central geopolitical zone, the city is considered a Yoruba city by all historical and sociological standards. As of the 2006 census, it had a population of 777,667, making it the 7th largest city by population in Nigeria.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 777,667
- Coordinates
- 8.497, 4.542
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
Overview of Ilorin
Ilorin — a busy regional city in Kwara State, Nigeria — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 777,667. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on water sports, adventure and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Ilorin
Water Sports in Ilorin
(4)Our data lists Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Rafting as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ilorin.
Adventure in Ilorin
(3)Adventure in Ilorin covers Adventure, Parachute and Shooting Ranges. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ilorin.
Culture in Ilorin
(3)Under culture, Ilorin is tagged with Cathedrals, Mosques and Religious Sites. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ilorin's own activity tags.
Sports in Ilorin
(3)Sports lovers get Golf, Hunting and Running. Everything listed here comes from what Ilorin is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nature in Ilorin
(1)Nature lovers get Countryside. Everything listed here comes from what Ilorin is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Ilorin
(1)Under nightlife, Ilorin is tagged with Nightlife. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ilorin.
Shopping in Ilorin
(1)For shopping, expect Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Ilorin's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Ilorin
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Ilorin stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Ilorin is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Africa/Lagos.
Similar destinations
Places near Ilorin that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ilorin known for?
- Ilorin, in Kwara State, Nigeria, is best known for water sports, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 777,667 residents.
- What can you do in Ilorin?
- Recorded activities in Ilorin include Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Rafting and Adventure. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Ilorin?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Ilorin stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Ilorin located?
- Ilorin is located in Kwara State, Nigeria. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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