# Ondo State, Nigeria – Local government areas, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/

State · Nigeria 

# Ondo State

Ondo State is a state of Nigeria. It had an estimated **5,316,603 people** in 2022 on 15,076 km² (about 353 per km²). Its main town is Akure. It is divided into 18 local government areas. 1,108 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 315 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 5,316,603people (2022)
- 15,076km²
- 18local government areas
- 315mapped services

## How many people live in Ondo State?

Ondo State had an estimated **5,316,603 people** in 2022 — 2.5% of Nigeria, 19th of 37 states. There are 1,010 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nigeria figure of 1,001). Spread over 15,076 km², that is about **353 people per km²**, 15th of 37 states.

39.4% of people are children under 15 and 3.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 19 across Nigeria). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 75 children and older people.

0–4 ****709,362**

5–9 ****723,247**

10–14 ****663,707**

15–19 ****472,474**

20–24 ****433,673**

25–29 ****421,861**

30–34 ****386,369**

35–39 ****342,516**

40–44 ****292,719**

45–49 ****228,971**

50–54 ****183,361**

55–59 ****151,915**

60–64 ****118,557**

65–69 ****80,089**

70–74 ****52,116**

75–79 ****31,626**

80+ ****24,040**

Source: [UNFPA and United States Census Bureau - PEPFAR program via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-nga).

## Where is Ondo State?

Ondo State lies in [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 6 other states: [Delta State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/delta/), [Edo State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/), [Ekiti State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ekiti/), [Kogi State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kogi/), [Ogun State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ogun/) and [Osun State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/osun/). By area it is the 25th largest of 37 states in Nigeria. It covers 1.7% of [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). The centre of Ondo State is about 381 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 6.8241° N, 4.8694° 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 Ondo State

OpenStreetMap lists 5 named sights in Ondo State: 4 viewpoints; 1 memorial.

- Akinfosile · viewpoint
- Hill · viewpoint
- Hill · viewpoint
- Hills · viewpoint
- D. O. Fagunwa Statue · memorial

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: Ondo State

- 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

- Akure Airport (AKR) · Akure67 km
- Benin Airport (BNI) · Benin98 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:25) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:43, sunset around 18:27).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:56 18:42 11.8 h 

Feb 06:57 18:51 11.9 h 

Mar 06:47 18:52 12.1 h 

Apr 06:32 18:48 12.3 h 

May 06:23 18:49 12.4 h 

Jun 06:25 18:56 12.5 h 

Jul 06:31 19:00 12.5 h 

Aug 06:34 18:55 12.3 h 

Sep 06:30 18:40 12.2 h 

Oct 06:26 18:25 12.0 h 

Nov 06:30 18:19 11.8 h 

Dec 06:43 18:27 11.7 h 

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.

## Local government areas of Ondo State

Local government area Area km² Localities Services 

[Akoko North East](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/akoko-north-east/) 344 8 11 

[Akoko North West](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/akoko-north-west/) 569 15 5 

[Akoko South East](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/akoko-south-east/) 222 11 2 

[Akoko South West](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/akoko-south-west/) 490 19 5 

[Akure North](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/akure-north/) 676 58 15 

[Akure South](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/akure-south/) 308 28 182 

[Ese-Odo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/ese-odo/) 1,077 123 1 

[Idanre](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/idanre/) 1,916 104 2 

[Ifedore](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/ifedore/) 317 16 4 

[Ilaje](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/ilaje/) 964 167 1 

[Ile-Oluji-Okeigbo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/ile-oluji-okeigbo/) 595 120 13 

[Irele](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/irele/) 891 74 1 

[Odigbo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/odigbo/) 1,878 32 8 

[Okitipupa](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/okitipupa/) 856 94 4 

[Ondo East](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/ondo-east/) 448 106 4 

[Ondo West](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/ondo-west/) 959 134 26 

[Ose](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/ose/) 1,425 22 0 

[Owo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/owo/) 1,138 78 31 

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); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Ondo State

Open gazetteers list **1,108 villages, towns and localities** in Ondo State. The largest with a recorded population: Akure (730,000), Ikare (465,000), Ondo (375,000), Owo (276,574), Idanre (86,468) and Ore (13,905). Settlements here lie between about 0 m and 537 m above sea level (median 214 m).

- Aba Gureje
- Aba-Olode
- Aba-Ugbonla
- Abababubu
- Abadaki
- Abalala
- Abalala Seaside
- Abari
- Abeotobo
- Abereke
- Abereke-Odo
- Abereke-Oke
- Aboba
- Aboto
- Abusoro
- Adaja
- Adawanran
- Adebanjo
- Adeduwon
- Adejubu
- Adekunle
- Adelogbe
- Ademodi
- Adeoye
- Adepa
- Adesoji
- Adeyanju Omo-Oba
- Ado
- Adofure
- Adoloseimo
- Aduge
- Adun
- Afo
- Afurefure
- Agba-Adesimi
- Agbabu
- Agbala
- Agbara
- Agbe Oyinrin
- Agbere
- Agbokodo
- Agborogbenakuku
- Agerige
- Ago
- Ago Akinnugba
- Ago Akuruaje
- Ago Alejo
- Ago Atilabo
- Ago Bamuyegun
- Ago Bello
- Ago Bonema
- Ago Cyprian
- Ago Ebenezer
- Ago Elkena
- Ago Forojo
- Ago George
- Ago Isaac
- Ago Isaiah
- Ago Ladapo
- Ago Laworo
- Ago Lawrence
- Ago Lomafe
- Ago Manuge
- Ago Mesadek
- Ago Najo
- Ago Odukuye Isobo
- Ago Ogba
- Ago Ojoye
- Ago Oloja
- Ago Olojoye
- Ago Oloruntedo
- Ago Oyinbo
- Ago Reuben
- Ago Saiyemiyan
- Ago Solomon
- Ago Ugbene
- Ago Wasimi
- Ago-Abo
- Ago-Adebogun
- Ago-Adeoye
- Ago-Aderoba
- Ago-Agbede
- Ago-Agbodu
- Ago-Aiyesanmi
- Ago-Ajapa
- Ago-Ajayi
- Ago-Ajebamibo
- Ago-Akinduro
- Ago-Akingboye
- Ago-Akinlose
- Ago-Akinmusire
- Ago-Akinwande
- Ago-Aladura
- Ago-Alagbara
- Ago-Alejo
- Ago-Aletile
- Ago-Amos
- Ago-Apeja
- Ago-Apereketa
- Ago-Asharun
- Ago-Ayadi
- Ago-Bale
- Ago-Balume
- Ago-Barnabas
- Ago-Bolorunduro
- Ago-Calabar
- Ago-Coker
- Ago-Cornelius
- Ago-Dada
- Ago-Daniel
- Ago-Defiju
- Ago-Deyi
- Ago-Dudu
- Ago-Efraim
- Ago-Elegbigbo
- Ago-Erinje
- Ago-Ezekiel
- Ago-Fadoju
- Ago-Fawehinmi
- Ago-Gabriel
- Ago-Gbadamosi
- Ago-Gege
- Ago-George
- Ago-Goke
- Ago-Helena
- Ago-Iba
- Ago-Ibekun
- Ago-Ibo
- Ago-Igbira
- Ago-Igbirra
- Ago-Ijebu
- Ago-Ijihere
- Ago-Ijo
- Ago-Ikale
- Ago-Ilaje
- Ago-Imeru
- Ago-Ipereopolu
- Ago-Ireti
- Ago-Isobo
- Ago-Ita
- Ago-Iyanma
- Ago-Jabo
- Ago-James
- Ago-Jim
- Ago-Johnson
- Ago-Jokojo
- Ago-Julia
- Ago-Korolo
- Ago-Kudola
- Ago-Kusedu
- Ago-Lagbawo
- Ago-Lulu
- Ago-Mete
- Ago-Michael
- Ago-Nela
- Ago-Nirin
- Ago-Obadiah
- Ago-Obateru
- Ago-Oboloko
- Ago-Odode
- Ago-Odofin
- Ago-Ojo
- Ago-Oka
- Ago-Okeluse
- Ago-Olatubara
- Ago-Ololajulo
- Ago-Olorogun
- Ago-Olowofoyeku
- Ago-Oloyi
- Ago-Olugede
- Ago-Oluwa
- Ago-Omofien
- Ago-Omojomo
- Ago-Omole
- Ago-Onigbagbo
- Ago-Onireke
- Ago-Osogbon
- Ago-Owo
- Ago-Owode
- Ago-Owomomowo
- Ago-Oyelusi
- Ago-Panu
- Ago-Ruwase
- Ago-Sade
- Ago-Sangotus
- Ago-Shadrach
- Ago-Sheba
- Ago-Situ
- Ago-Sobo
- Ago-Tailor
- Ago-Tayo
- Ago-Teju
- Ago-Titun
- Ago-Urhobo
- Ago-William
- Ago-Woli
- Ago-Yegbata
- Ago-Yekini
- Ago-Yesufu
- Ago-Yewa
- Agobode
- Agogbe
- Agogboro
- Agotun
- Agunbiade
- Agunla
- Ahere
- Aiye
- Aiyedade
- Aiyede
- Aiyefemi
- Aiyegun-Agunla
- Aiyegunle
- Aiyelaboro
- Aiyesan
- Aiyesanmi
- Aiyetimibo
- Aiyetinbo
- Aiyetoro
- Aiyetoro Abagun
- Aiyetoro Wharf
- Aiyetoro-Agunla
- Ajagba
- Ajagba-Alafia
- Ajagbale
- Ajaowo
- Ajapa
- Ajatitun
- Ajebambo
- Ajebamibo
- Ajebamibo Agunla
- Ajebamidele
- Ajebamijoko
- Ajebandele
- Ajebandele Agunla
- Ajebanijoko
- Ajegunel
- Ajegunle
- Ajegunle Arun
- Ajegunle-Iwonja
- Ajegunle-Losunla
- Ajegunle-Opa
- Ajegunwa
- Ajemofere-Agunla
- Ajemofewa
- Ajemofewa Ilorin
- Ajetomiwa
- Ajiditan
- Ajifuwan
- Ajipowo
- Ajomope
- Ajue
- Akaraba
- Akata
- Akere
- Akinbobola
- Akindibuwa
- Akingbehin
- Akingboju
- Akinte
- Akinwunmi
- Akinye
- Akinyoye
- Akinyu
- Akotogbo
- Akugba
- Akungba
- Akunnu
- Akure
- Ala-Ajagbusin
- Ala-Isa
- Ala-Ogbo
- Alabidon
- Alade
- Alademehin
- Alafia
- Alagbon
- Alajo
- Alamula
- Alapa
- Alarere
- Alasha
- Alasia
- Alaso-Adura
- Alayere
- Ale-Owena
- Alesaluwala
- Alesha-Ashamo
- Alodifi
- Aloki
- Alufa
- Amada
- Amadebegbene
- Amurin
- Anigbogi
- Anyara
- Apafa-Aiyede
- Apaja
- Apata
- Apefon
- Apefule
- Apokin-Idanre
- Aponmu
- Aponmu-Idanre
- Apurere
- Araromi
- Araromi Ajegunle
- Araromi Akinyemi
- Araromi Awo
- Araromi Ayeka
- Araromi Seaside
- Araromi-Adofure
- Araromi-Atakumosa
- Araromi-Gbadegun
- Araromi-Lisa
- Araromi-Masole
- Araromi-Obu
- Araromi-Oko
- Aratu
- Arere
- Arigidi
- Arimogija
- Arogbo
- Arolewa
- Arowa
- Arowojolu-Odo
- Arowojolu-Oke
- Arowolo
- Aruwajoye
- Asaba-Odo
- Asantan
- Ase
- Asere
- Asere-Bubogho
- Asewele
- Ashewele
- Asiata
- Asiboro
- Asio
- Asisa
- Asokin
- Asorogun
- Asumogha
- Atama
- Ateru
- Atijere
- Atijere-Kekere
- Atori
- Atudin
- Auga
- Awaiye
- Awamba
- Awo
- Awo-Sama
- Awode-Aborakan
- Awodeyi
- Awodikura
- Awoduyilemi
- Awopeju
- Awoyaya
- Ayadi
- Ayalodi
- Aye
- Ayede
- Ayeka
- Baba-Eko
- Baba-Gbogbo
- Babasale
- Badejo
- Baga
- Baikin
- Bajewolu
- Bajulaiye
- Bale
- Balewa
- Bambomo
- Bamikemo
- Baminosin
- Bateru
- Bawa
- Biagbene
- Bijimi
- Binibiagbene
- Binigbolo
- Bogoubo
- Bokesogun
- Bolorunduro
- Bolorunduro-Irowa
- Boluwaduro
- Bomode-Oku
- Boropa
- Daba-Bilobu
- Daba-Bilolu Zion
- Dagbaja
- Dani
- Digbolu
- Duwopreuba
- Eba
- Ebute Erinje
- Ebute Irele

…and 708 more.

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 Ondo State

Named natural and historic features inside Ondo State, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

94 rivers and streams; 1 reservoir or tank.

- Abere Creek
- Agba
- Arogbo Creek
- Arun River
- Daba-Biobu Creek
- Ipare Stream
- Ipaso River
- Ipelu River
- Irore Stream
- Kotokoro Creek
- Kurawe Stream
- Lalate Creek
- Lamijeje
- Loridin
- Ogidigbo Stream
- Okubakuku Creek
- Olimeji
- Omiliyan River
- Omu Creek
- Oparamo Creek
- Osa
- Oto River
- Owe
- Owo-Reservoir

…and 71 more.

### Coast and islands

1 lagoon.

- Mahin Lake

### Hills and mountains

1 hill.

- Ekpemi Hill · 581 m

### Forests and nature

15 forest reserves; 3 forests.

- Akure Forest Reserve
- Akure Ofosu Forest Reserve
- Ala Forest Reserve
- Eba Island Forest Reserve
- Ejigbo Bini Forest Reserve
- Eporo Forest Reserve
- Idanre Forest Reserve
- Ifon Forest Reserve
- Ipele Idoani Forest Reserve
- Irele Forest Reserve
- Okeluse Forest Reserve
- Oluwa Forest Reserve
- Oni Forest Reserve
- Onishere Forest Reserve
- Otu Forest Reserve
- Owo Forest Reserve
- Oyinno Forest Reserve
- Uwa Forest Reserve

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Akure Airport

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 Ondo State and the best time to visit

In Ondo State, the warmest month is Mar (average 26 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,735 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (310 mm) and the driest Jan (19 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**.

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

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 24 19 

Feb 26 32 

Mar 26 67 

Apr 26 130 

May 26 171 

Jun 25 239 

Jul 24 253 

Aug 24 220 

Sep 24 310 

Oct 25 208 

Nov 25 67 

Dec 24 20 

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

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Ondo State

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

- Hospitals20
- Banks22
- ATMs3
- Petrol pumps39
- Hotels58
- Shopping malls4
- Schools74
- Colleges and universities37
- Cinemas1
- Pharmacies7
- Restaurants46
- Police stations3
- Dental clinics1

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.

## Quick answers

- Where is Ondo State?In Nigeria
- What is the population of Ondo State?5,316,603 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Ondo State?About 21 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Ondo State?About 353 people per km²
- What borders Ondo State?Delta State, Edo State, Ekiti State, Kogi State, Ogun State and Osun State
- What is there to see in Ondo State?Akinfosile, D. O. Fagunwa Statue, Hill, Hill
- What time zone is Ondo State in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Ondo State?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Ondo State?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Ondo State?1,108 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Ondo State?Settlements lie between 0 m and 537 m
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Ondo State?1 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Ondo State?Ekpemi Hill (581 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Ondo State?November to March
- How many hospitals are in Ondo State?20 mapped
- How many banks are in Ondo State?22 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Ondo State?3 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Ondo State?39 mapped
- What is the P-code of Ondo State?NG029 (OCHA common operational dataset)