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Ile-Ife, Osun State

Nigeria

Provincial capital7.4824° N, 4.5603° E

Ile-Ife is a city located in Nigeria's Osun State, with a population of approximately 560,000. It is situated in the western part of the country, contributing to the diverse urban landscape of Nigeria.

Population560,000
ProvinceOsun State
Coordinates7.4824° N, 4.5603° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#23 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Oshogbo Airport

DNOSLocal

34.5 km away

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Ibadan Airport

IBARegional

65.5 km away

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Akure Airport

AKRRegional

85.8 km away

About Ile-Ife

The city is positioned at coordinates 7.4824° N latitude and 4.56032° E longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Ile-Ife has an elevation of 295 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone. It is near several other cities, including Osogbo, Ilesa, and Iwo.

Ile-Ife ranks as the 23rd most populous city in Nigeria out of a total of 475 cities. With a total urban population of 76,201,364 in the country, Ile-Ife plays a significant role in the demographic landscape of Nigeria.

Cities in Osun State

Located in Osun State, Ile-Ife is the second largest city among 19 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Osun State include Osogbo, Ilesa, Iwo, Ikire, and Ila Orangun. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 2 hospitals, 4 schools, and 2 universities.

Osogbo645,000Ilesa325,000Iwo250,443Ikire222,160Ila Orangun179,192Inisa164,161Ede159,866Gbongan139,485Ejigbo138,357Ikirun134,240

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Ile-Ife includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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LukosiCity
2.7 km
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OsogunCity
2.8 km
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AlaseCity
4.4 km
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OlodeCity
4.7 km
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Aba BalogunCity
4.7 km
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Oke-OpaCity
4.7 km
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Oroke-EkuCity
4.9 km
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Oke-OpaCity
5.1 km
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IgbiraCity
5.2 km
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MokuroCity
5.3 km
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ErintaCity
5.5 km
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IdenaCity
5.6 km
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Ita-OsaCity
5.6 km
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ItanjasaCity
5.7 km
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Ita-AbiyeCity
6.1 km
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MosarajoCity
6.1 km
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OgunCity
6.2 km
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AroCity
6.3 km
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GoriolaCity
6.3 km
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AdefarakanCity
6.3 km

Universities in Ile-Ife

Ile-Ife is home to 4 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Department of Languages And Linguistics Kwara state University———
Federal University Oye Ekiti2011——
Osun State College of Education, Ilesa1979——
University of Ilesa2022——
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Explore Nigeria

Users can explore additional information about other cities in Nigeria, compare different countries, view rankings, or access a complete list of cities on the site.

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Largest cities in Nigeria

#1 Lagos15,388,000#2 Kano4,910,000#3 Ibadan3,649,000#4 Abuja2,690,000#5 Port Harcourt2,120,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ile-Ife?

The population of Ile-Ife is approximately 560,000.

In which province/state is Ile-Ife located?

Ile-Ife is located in Osun State.

What are the coordinates of Ile-Ife?

The coordinates of Ile-Ife are 7.4824° N latitude and 4.56032° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Ile-Ife?

The elevation of Ile-Ife is 295 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Ile-Ife?

The nearest airport to Ile-Ife is Oshogbo Airport, located 34.5 km away.

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