Osogbo
Nigeria · Osun StateNG
Capital city of Osun State, Nigeria
Osogbo is a city in Nigeria. It became the capital city of Osun State in 1991. Osogbo city seats the Headquarters of both Osogbo Local Government Area and Olorunda Local Government Area. It is some 88 kilometers by road northeast of Ibadan. It is also 108 kilometres (67 mi) by road south of Ilorin and 108 kilometres (67 mi) northwest of Akure. Osogbo shares boundaries with Ikirun, Ilesa, Ede, Egbedore, Ogbomosho and Iragbiji and it is easily accessible from any part of the state because of its central nature. It is about 48 km from Ife, 32 km from Ilesa, 46 km from Iwo, 48 km from Ikire and 46 km from Ila-Orangun; the city had a population of about 200,000 people and an approximate land area of 126 km. The postal code of the area is 230. The current chairman of the council is Onibonokuta Saheed M.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 201,900
- Coordinates
- 7.771, 4.557
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Elevation
- 320 m
Overview of Osogbo
Set in Osun State, Nigeria, Osogbo is a medium-sized town. Records put its population near 201,900. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture, water sports and adventure. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Osogbo
Culture in Osogbo
(7)Under culture, Osogbo is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Fountains, Historical Sites and Monuments. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. The list follows Osogbo's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Osogbo
(6)Under water sports, Osogbo is tagged with Paddle, Rafting, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Wakeboard. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Osogbo.
Adventure in Osogbo
(2)Adventure in Osogbo covers Abseiling and Adventure. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Osogbo.
Nightlife in Osogbo
(2)For nightlife, expect Festival and Nightlife. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Osogbo.
Nature in Osogbo
(1)Osogbo records Caves under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Osogbo is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Osogbo
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Osogbo stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Osogbo, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Africa/Lagos.
Similar destinations
Places near Osogbo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Osogbo known for?
- Osogbo, in Osun State, Nigeria, is best known for culture, water sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 201,900 residents.
- What can you do in Osogbo?
- Recorded activities in Osogbo include Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Fountains, Historical Sites and Monuments. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Osogbo?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Osogbo stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Osogbo located?
- Osogbo 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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