Apomu is a medium-sized
town
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The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative stat ...
in the
Osun state
Osun (; ), is a state in southwestern Nigeria; bounded to the east by Ekiti and Ondo states for 84 km and for 78 km respectively, to the north by Kwara State for 73 km, to the south by Ogun State for 84 km and to the wes ...
. It has a population of about 71,656 people.
History
It is a historic town in
osun state
Osun (; ), is a state in southwestern Nigeria; bounded to the east by Ekiti and Ondo states for 84 km and for 78 km respectively, to the north by Kwara State for 73 km, to the south by Ogun State for 84 km and to the wes ...
South west Yoruba
territory
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In international politics, a territory is usually a geographic area which has not been granted the powers of self-government, ...
, dating to the 16th century. For about 400 years, it was the only commercial center in the whole
Oyo Empire. For its commercial endeavors, Apomu is well-known throughout
Yoruba territory.
Climate
In Apomu, the entire year is hot and unpleasant, with the
wet season
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being
overcast and the dry season being partly cloudy. The average annual
temperature
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ranges from 67 to 94 degrees Fahrenheit, rarely falling below 61 or rising over 98.
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Apomu's Hot Temperature
From January 21 to April 9, the hot season, with an average daily high temperature exceeding 92°F, lasts for 2.6 months. In Apomu, March is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 93°F and low of 74°F.
Apomu's Cool Temperature
The 3.7-month cool season, which runs from June 15 to October 4, has an average daily maximum temperature of less than 85°F. With an average low of 71°F and high of 83°F, August is the
coldest month of the year in Apomu.
= Clouds
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The average proportion of
sky
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that is covered by clouds in Apomu varies significantly seasonally throughout the year.
Beginning from November 16 and lasting for 2.9 months, the clearer season in Apomu ends around February 13.
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In Apomu, December is the clearest month of the year, with the sky remaining clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 51% of the time.
Beginning around February 13 and lasting for 9.1 months, the cloudier period of the year ends around November 16.
April is the cloudiest month of the year in Apomu, with the sky being overcast or mostly cloudy 86% of the time on average during that month.
References
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Populated places in Osun State