Akure North | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: JTA | |
![]() Interactive map of Akure North | |
| Coordinates: 7°18′N 5°06′E / 7.3°N 5.1°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Ondo State |
| Headquarter | Iju/Itaogbolu |
| Area | |
• Total | 660 km2 (250 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 131,587 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 340 |
Akure North is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Iju/Itaogbolu.
It has an area of 660 km2 (250 sq mi) and a population of 131,587 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 340.
Akure North falls within Ondo State’s humid tropical savanna belt, experiencing a major rainy season from April to October and a shorter dry season. The LGA sees high rainfall around July to September and stable warm temperatures year-round.