Ondo State

Ondo State is a state in South West Nigeria. == Cities == 1 Akure 2 Akungba Akoko 3 Ikare 4 Odigbo 5 Okitipupa 6 Ondo City 7 Owo 8 Idanre 9 Idoani 10 Igbara-Oke 11 Ilaje 12 Ile Oluji 13 Ilara-Mokin 14 Iyere 15 Ajapa == Other destinations == == Understand == Ondo State, created in the year 1976, is popularly nicknamed the 'Sunshine State'. It is the 18th largest state in Nigeria which had a population of 5.3 million in 2022 census. The major language predominantly spoken in Ondo State is Yoruba. === Climate === Ondo State is a rain forest region which has rainfall almost all year round. Ondo State has hot and warm seasons. The wet season is warmer than that of most areas in the southeastern Nigeria, while the hot season is partly cloudy. == Get in == 1 Akure Airport (AKR IATA) (along Akure-Owo Express Road). Flights from Abuja and Lagos. (updated Jun 2021) There are popular buses from every state which travel to Ondo State. == Get around == There are a lot of ways to move around in Ondo State, such as the popular taxis or cabs. They are readily available in Ondo State to move you around, have their special color and are easily recognizable. It is usually very affordable with prices ranging from as low as ₦50 to as high as ₦500 depending on the distance of where you are going to. There are also car-hailing transportations available to move you around in some areas of Ondo State. There is the availability of Uber and Bolt to move one around. The easiest way to do this is by booking a ride online. == See == The Cave Ashes in Isharun, near Akure, is the home of the Oldest Pre-historic man in West Africa. The Ebomi Lake Tourist Centre is in Ipesi in Akoko South-East, not far from Akure. A lot of people come here for relaxation and to explore nature. Deji of Akure Palace is the traditional home of the town’s ruler. The Olowo of Owo's palace is the largest in Yoruba land and was declared a national monument by the Federal Government in 2000. It was built in 1340 and is the largest palace in Africa with a covering of 99-hectare piece of land. There are over 100 ancient courtyards and they were dedicated to a particular deity, each has its own function. Today, only 17 are still intact. == Do == Idanre Hill Peak, outside of Akure, is a popular hiking destination allows you to ascend 667 steps to an elevation of nearly 3000 feet, among dome-like hills that are steeped in folklore and supposedly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Sight due to its presence of prior human habitation. Here you can find the Owa's (king's palace), Belfry, Old Court, Agboogun footprint, shrines, etc., and the scenery is really quite awe-inspiring. The Egungun Festival in Akure is a part of the Yoruba traditional religion. It is performed to mark the death of important personalities, the festival is common among the Egbas, Egbados, Oyo and other parts of South West Nigeria. Igbo Olodumare at Oke Igbo near Akure. It has an evergreen forest that is beautiful and thick. == Eat == == Drink == == Stay safe == Ondo State is a cool state, it is known to be relatively safe as there is no real chaos in the state, the environment is serene and peaceful. A tourist can go there to have fun == Connect == == Go next == Oyo State Lagos State Anambra State Gombe State Edo State Taraba State