Ogbomosho, Major urban center in Oyo State, Nigeria.
Located on the Yorubaland Plateau at 1,200 feet elevation, Ogbomosho spreads across a region of savanna and farmland in southwestern Nigeria.
The settlement emerged in the mid-17th century as an Oyo empire outpost and gained prominence during the Fulani wars due to its defensive fortifications.
The population includes farmers, traders, and artisans who maintain Yoruba traditions through textile production, including the creation of aso oke cloth.
Visitors reach the city via the Oyo-Ilorin road, with Ilorin Airport serving as the nearest air transportation hub, located 42 miles from the center.
The central mosque features a large square tower that rises above the traditional walled compounds, marking the landscape of this agricultural trading center.
Location: Oyo State
Elevation above the sea: 329 m
Shares border with: Ilorin
GPS coordinates: 8.13300,4.25000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:33
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