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Nigeria · Osun State

Ilobu: how to get there and around

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Ilobu is a city of 118,089 people in Nigeria (Osun State), 339 m (1,112 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population118,089
Elevation339 m (1,112 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Lagos (UTC+1 now)
CurrencyNaira (NGN)
Dialling code+234
Driving sideRight
Plug typesBS 1363, BS 546
Coordinates7.839, 4.487
Ilobu

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Daylight in Ilobu runs from about 11 h 42 min a day in late December to 12 h 37 min in late June (computed for 7.84° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Ilobu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 10,169-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ibadan Airport (IBA, 77 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Ilobu?

General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport (ILR), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Ilobu?

About 118,089 people live in Ilobu (GeoNames).

What time zone is Ilobu in?

Africa/Lagos, currently UTC+1.

What currency is used in Ilobu?

The Naira (NGN). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Ilobu?

Lagos (196 km), Ibadan (82 km), Abuja (358 km), Benin City (209 km), Onitsha (316 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.