Ilorin, Capital city in Kwara State, Nigeria
Ilorin extends along the Awun River, featuring traditional red-mud houses with thatched roofs and numerous mosques protected by mud walls.
The Royal Niger Company established control over Ilorin in 1897, incorporating the territory into the British colony of Northern Nigeria by 1900.
The population combines Yoruba, Fulani, Nupe, Bariba, and Hausa communities, with Islamic traditions governing local customs under the leadership of a Fulani emir.
The city maintains transportation connections through an international airport, railways, and highways linking to major destinations across Nigeria including Lagos and Ibadan.
Ilorin houses the largest traditional pottery workshops in Nigeria and features Sobi Hill, which provided protection during historical tribal conflicts.
Location: Ilorin-East
Location: Ilorin-South
Location: Ilorin-West
Inception: 18
Website: https://kwara.gov.ng
GPS coordinates: 8.49637,4.54805
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:30
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