Ogun State · Nigeria
Abeokuta travel guide
Abeokuta is a city in Ogun State, Nigeria, home to about 889,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- LOS64 km · Murtala Muhammed International Airport
- Currency
- NGNnaira
- Time zone
- Africa/Lagos
- Language
- English
About
About Abeokuta
Abeokuta () is the capital city of Ogun State, which is located in southwestern Nigeria. It is situated on both banks of the Ogun River, near a group of rocky outcrops in a wooded savanna; 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of Lagos by railway, or 130 kilometres (81 mi) by water.
Abeokuta is one of the most progressive areas of present-day Nigeria, although it has had its fair share of trials, with kingdoms fighting like in the Battle of Abeokuta of 1851 between Dahomey and Sodeke, and British imperialism in the form of missionaries and colonial interests. Since Nigerian independence, it has become home to a number of reputable universities and considerable industry.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Abeokuta
See
- MKO Abiola international stadium
- Funaab Zoo Park
- Olumo Rock
- Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Abeokuta
- Bilikisu Sungbo Shrine
- National Museum Abeokuta
- Ake Palace
Do
Explore the rock dome at Olumo Rock, where the Egba peoples used to take shelter in the crooks and crannies to hide from slavehunters and other hostile people.
- Oyan River Dam
- Centenary Hall
- Capricorn Cinema
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Where to stay
Hotels in Abeokuta
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Camas Hotel and Suite | 4.9 km | |
| Park Inn by Radisson Abeokuta | 1.7 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Abeokuta
Abeokuta has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; September is the wettest, with about 215 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Abeokuta: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), about 64 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ibadan Airport (IBA, 73 km) and Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO, 138 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Abeokuta is halfway between Lagos and Ibadan, high-speed Lagos-Ibadan Railway trains takes about one hour from both cities and there several departures every day. Additionally, there are much slower long-distance trains on the old narrow gauge route from Kano via Kaduna and Ibadan, continuing to Lagos. These long-distace trains runs a few times per week, but are subject to frequent cancellations. Driving from Lagos takes about two hours, along highway A5.
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LOS · Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IBA · Ibadan Airport
COO · Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport
Questions
Abeokuta: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Abeokuta?
Abeokuta has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; September is the wettest, with about 215 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Abeokuta?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), about 64 km from the city centre in a straight line; Ibadan Airport (IBA, 73 km) and Cotonou Cadjehoun International Airport (COO, 138 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Abeokuta?
naira (NGN).
Nearby
Destinations near Abeokuta
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.