Osogbo

Nigeria
Osogbo, Nigeria
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Osogbo, the capital of Nigeria's Osun State, is a large city in southwest Nigeria known as a major centre for traditional fabric dyeing — a practice so central to its identity that it carries the nickname "Ile Aro," meaning home of dyeing. The city sits within reach of a UNESCO World Heritage site in the wider region and has a Wikivoyage entry reflecting independent traveller interest.

  • Population645,000
  • Nearest water from center1.8 km
  • Nearest mountain from center17.9 km
  • UNESCO within 50 km1

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