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Osogbo, Osun State

Nigeria

Regional capital7.7710° N, 4.5570° E

Osogbo is a city located in Nigeria, specifically within Osun State. With a population of 645,000, it serves as an important urban center in the region.

Population645,000
ProvinceOsun State
Coordinates7.7710° N, 4.5570° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#22 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Oshogbo Airport

DNOSLocal

8.3 km away

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General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport

ILRInternational

74.7 km away

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Ibadan Airport

IBARegional

78.3 km away

About Osogbo

The city is situated at coordinates 7.77104° N latitude and 4.55698° E longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Osogbo has an elevation of 336 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone. Nearby cities include Ile-Ife, Ilesa, Iwo, Ikire, and Ila Orangun.

Osogbo ranks as the 22nd most populous city in Nigeria out of a total of 475 cities. The city's population contributes to the country's total urban population of 76,201,364.

Cities in Osun State

Located in Osun State, Osogbo ranks first among the 19 cities in the province. The region is supported by various amenities, including 4 hospitals, 18 schools, 2 universities, and multiple banks and fuel stations.

Ile-Ife560,000Ilesa325,000Iwo250,443Ikire222,160Ila Orangun179,192Inisa164,161Ede159,866Gbongan139,485Ejigbo138,357Ikirun134,240

Nearby Cities

Osogbo has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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AdekoluCity
4 km
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WoruCity
4.5 km
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Olu-AwoCity
4.5 km
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AdilojuCity
4.5 km
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JasaCity
4.7 km
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OwodeCity
4.8 km
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OluponaCity
4.8 km
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OloyinCity
5 km
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AkogunCity
5.4 km
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AtaparaCity
5.5 km
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OtapaCity
5.7 km
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AdilojuCity
5.8 km
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AraromiCity
5.8 km
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OwodeCity
6 km
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Oke OshunCity
6 km
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OsokaluCity
6.1 km
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OshunCity
6.1 km
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OrenwonCity
6.3 km
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OfatedoCity
6.3 km
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OtaefunCity
6.3 km

Universities in Osogbo

Osogbo is home to 5 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Adeleke University2011——
Faculty of management sciences, Redeemer's University2005——
Fountain University2007——
Osun State University2006——
SYEION UNIVERSITY OSHOGBO2006——
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Explore Nigeria

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Nigeria, compare countries, examine rankings, or view the complete list of cities.

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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 Osogbo?

The population of Osogbo is 645,000.

In which province/state is Osogbo located?

Osogbo is located in Osun State.

What are the coordinates of Osogbo?

The coordinates of Osogbo are 7.77104° N latitude and 4.55698° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Osogbo?

The elevation of Osogbo is 336 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Osogbo?

The nearest airport to Osogbo is Oshogbo Airport, located 8.3 km away.

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