# Ilorin South LGA, Kwara State – Villages & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kwara/ilorin-south/

Local government area · Kwara State 

# Ilorin South

Ilorin South is a local government area (LGA) of Nigeria in Kwara State. It covers **245.5 km²**. Its main town is Fufu. 85 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 170 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 245km²
- 170mapped services
- 312 mtypical elevation

## Where is Ilorin South?

Ilorin South lies in [Kwara State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kwara/), [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 4 other local government areas: [Ifelodun](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kwara/ifelodun/), [Ilorin East](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kwara/ilorin-east/), [Ilorin West](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kwara/ilorin-west/) and [Moro](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kwara/moro/). By area it is the 608th largest of 774 local government areas in Nigeria. It covers 0.7% of [Kwara State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kwara/). The centre of Ilorin South is about 319 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. It is about 13 km from Ilorin, the main town of Kwara State. The centre point is at 8.4794° N, 4.6552° E.

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga).

## Things to see in and around Ilorin South

### Nearby, outside Ilorin South

- Ilorin National Museum · museum, Ilorin East7.8 km
- Emir of Ilorin’s Palace, Surulere Road, Ilorin, Nigeria · castle or fort, Ilorin East12 km
- Alatanda Palace · castle or fort, Ifelodun20 km

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Ilorin South

- Time zoneUTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Lagos
- CurrencyNaira (NGN)
- Country calling code+234
- LanguagesEnglish, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulah
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR) · Ilorin/Ogbomosho18 km
- Ibadan Airport (IBA) · Ibadan145 km

### Nearest railway station

FH3J+98J, OFFA GARAGE RAILWAY LINE, Offa Garage, Oko Erin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria (Ilorin South), about 8.7 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:23) and shortest in Dec (about 11.6 hours, sunrise around 06:47, sunset around 18:25).

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Ilorin South

Open gazetteers list **85 villages, towns and localities** in Ilorin South. Settlements here lie between about 293 m and 401 m above sea level (median 312 m).

- Abelu
- Afeyin-Odo
- Aga
- Agara
- Agbabiaka
- Agbada
- Agbanka
- Agbaosi
- Agbede
- Agbo
- Ago
- Agunbiade
- Aiyekale
- Aiyereke-Ile
- Ajanaku
- Ajele
- Ajobiyidi
- Ajoko
- Akabi
- Akata
- Alaja
- Alaya
- Aleniboro
- Apala
- Asufa
- Atere
- Awesu
- Bada
- Bada Ajegunle
- Bale
- Balogun
- Bata
- Biada
- Bolorunduro
- Bubu
- Budo-Agba
- Budo-Efon
- Budo-Ogi
- Budo-Oje
- Daniel
- Daniel Alufa
- Emere
- Erioke
- Ero-Omo
- Fate
- Folawiyo-Folabele
- Fufu
- Ga-Agbada
- Gago
- Gbogbo
- Gbugbu
- Gudugba
- Igbonna
- Iledu
- Iletitun
- Ilota
- Isoku
- Ita-Alagbon
- Ita-Okeogun
- Ita-Yesa
- Jato
- Jibowu
- Joromo-Oyun
- Jumbu
- Korolo
- Labala
- Masudo
- Mogaji
- Nikawu
- Oje
- Oke-Ogun
- Oketiri
- Oko-Oba
- Okose
- Okotombo
- Olokobiri
- Olunlade
- Omode
- Onikonga
- Onlemeta
- Opolo
- Sa
- Tanke
- Tapa
- Tongolo

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Ilorin South

Named natural and historic features inside Ilorin South, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 river or stream.

- River Igolaba

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Sobi Rock · 378 m

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Ilorin South and the best time to visit

In Ilorin South, the warmest month is Mar (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,226 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (240 mm) and the driest Dec (7 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 9 

Feb 27 14 

Mar 28 43 

Apr 27 90 

May 26 132 

Jun 25 170 

Jul 25 173 

Aug 24 175 

Sep 25 240 

Oct 25 152 

Nov 26 21 

Dec 25 7 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Ilorin South

Need Nearest mapped Distance 

Hospital Bongani Regional Hospital · Ilorin South 3.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.48081&mlon=4.62225#map=17/8.48081/4.62225) 

Bank Prudent Bank Plc Tanke Junction Ilorin · Ilorin South 7.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.48655&mlon=4.59122#map=17/8.48655/4.59122) 

Petrol pump TotalEnergies University Road Service Station · Ilorin South 2.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.48033&mlon=4.63090#map=17/8.48033/4.63090) 

Hotel Big Stuff Guest House, oloje street, Basin Area, off Taoheed road, Oko Erin, Nigeria · Ilorin South 5.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.50066&mlon=4.61073#map=17/8.50066/4.61073) 

Mall Edinwo Mall, Fate Tanke Road, Oko Erin, Nigeria · Ilorin South 5.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.48425&mlon=4.60216#map=17/8.48425/4.60216) 

School Chapel Secondary School, Chapel Road, Oke Ogun, Nigeria · Ilorin South 3.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.47810&mlon=4.62352#map=17/8.47810/4.62352) 

College University of Ilorin · Ilorin South 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.47922&mlon=4.65445#map=17/8.47922/4.65445) 

Police station Aremo, After F Division Police Station, Tanke, Ilorin, aremo, Ilorin, Nigeria · Ilorin South 4.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=8.50327&mlon=4.62586#map=17/8.50327/4.62586) 

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ilorin South

Places mapped inside Ilorin South in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals19
- Banks12
- Petrol pumps14
- Hotels40
- Shopping malls8
- Schools26
- Colleges and universities17
- Cinemas2
- Pharmacies1
- Restaurants29
- Police stations2

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other local government areas in Kwara State

- Asa
- Baruten
- Edu
- Ekiti
- Ifelodun
- Ilorin East
- Ilorin West
- Irepodun
- Isin
- Kaiama
- Moro
- Offa
- Oke-Ero
- Oyun
- Pategi

## Quick answers

- Where is Ilorin South?In Kwara State, Nigeria
- What borders Ilorin South?Ifelodun, Ilorin East, Ilorin West and Moro
- What is there to see in Ilorin South?Ilorin National Museum, Emir of Ilorin’s Palace, Surulere Road, Ilorin, Nigeria, Alatanda Palace
- What time zone is Ilorin South in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Ilorin South?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Ilorin South?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ilorin South?85 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ilorin South?Settlements lie between 293 m and 401 m
- What is the highest point in Ilorin South?Sobi Rock (378 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ilorin South?November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Ilorin South?Bongani Regional Hospital, about 3.6 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Ilorin South?Prudent Bank Plc Tanke Junction Ilorin, about 7.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Ilorin South?TotalEnergies University Road Service Station, about 2.7 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Ilorin South?19 mapped
- How many banks are in Ilorin South?12 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ilorin South?14 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ilorin South?NG024007 (OCHA common operational dataset)