Abeokuta, Capital city in Ogun State, Nigeria
Abeokuta extends across 879 square kilometers of wooded savanna terrain, marked by granite formations and positioned along the eastern bank of the Ogun River.
The city emerged in 1830 when Sodeke led Egba refugees from the declining Oyo empire to establish a settlement that later developed into a regional commercial center.
The Olumo Rock formation stands as a central element of local heritage, representing protection and spiritual connection for the Egba people through generations.
The Federal University of Agriculture, multiple secondary schools, and railway connections to Lagos contribute to educational and transportation infrastructure development.
The city maintains sections of its original 18-mile defensive wall system, constructed during periods of regional conflict in the nineteenth century.
Location: Ogun State
Inception: 1825
Elevation above the sea: 66 m
Part of: Ogun State
GPS coordinates: 7.15471,3.34673
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37
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