Iwo
Nigeria · Osun StateNG
City in Osun state
Iwo is a city in Osun State, Nigeria. The Iwo people, like all other people of the Yoruba kingdom, are believed to have originated from Ile-Ife, where they migrated sometime in the 11th century according to Alademomi Kenyon and Prince Adelegan Adegbola (2009). The only predicted land with the symbol of the parrots is the Iwo kingdom. The city was formerly part of old Oyo state and was later separated and became one of the major townships in Osun State, Nigeria. Isola Kamoli Adeniyi is the current chairman of the council.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 191,377
- Coordinates
- 7.635, 4.182
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Elevation
- 226 m
Overview of Iwo
Iwo is the kind of compact city you find in Osun State, Nigeria. Its resident count stands at approximately 191,377. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on culture and wellness. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Iwo
Culture in Iwo
(1)For culture, expect Mosques. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Iwo.
Wellness in Iwo
(1)Wellness lovers get Therms. Everything listed here comes from what Iwo is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Getting there & around
Reach Iwo by regional transport from the nearest hub in Osun State; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Africa/Lagos.
Similar destinations
Places near Iwo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Iwo known for?
- Iwo, in Osun State, Nigeria, is best known for culture and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 191,377 residents.
- What can you do in Iwo?
- Recorded activities in Iwo include Mosques and Therms. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Iwo located?
- Iwo is located in Osun State, Nigeria. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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