About
Ikogosi Warm Springs in Ekiti State is a rare natural phenomenon where a warm spring and a cold spring meet and flow side by side without mixing. The warm spring maintains a temperature of about 70 degrees Celsius at its source while the cold spring is at approximately 37 degrees Celsius. According to Yoruba oral tradition, the springs represent two rival wives of a great hunter. The site is of significant geological and cultural interest and was designated a national monument.
Location Details
Latitude:
7.5833
Longitude:
4.9833
Exact (town level)
About This Data
Natural heritage sites represent locations of ecological and cultural significance within Nigeria.
Boundaries are approximate and based on conservation and environmental research.
Sources
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National Commission for Museums and Monuments (Nigeria)
Federal Republic of Nigeria