Ibadan

Ibadan ( , ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is one of the largest cities by population in Nigeria with a population of 4.3 million within its metropolitan area. At 3,080 square kilometres it is the country's largest city by land area. At the time of Nigeria's independence in 1960, Ibadan was the largest and most populous city in the country, and the second-most populous in Africa behind Cairo. Ibadan is ranked one of the fastest-growing cities in sub-Saharan Africa, according to the UN Human Settlements Program (2022). It is also ranked third in Nigeria an

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Ibadan is the capital and most populous city of Oyo State in Nigeria, with a metropolitan population of 4.3 million and the country's largest land area at 3,080 square kilometres. As one of Africa's fastest-growing cities and historically Nigeria's largest city at independence in 1960, Ibadan remains a major urban center in West Africa.

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Place details

Region: Oyo
Country: Nigeria
Population: 3,649,000
Timezone: Africa/Lagos

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Travel guide

Get in

Shared cars and buses are available to Ibadan from multiple bus terminals in Lagos for about ₦2,000 and above (naira). The journey takes about three to four hours along the heavily trafficked Lagos-Ibadan expressway, and buses arrive in the southern part of the city. Private taxis can be hired from Lagos for USD 30-50. There are various destinations which you can alight at in Ibadan city, the popular place is known as IWO-ROAD.

Regional buses connect to Ibadan from all major towns in Southwestern Nigeria, including Abeokuta, Ile-Ife, Ogun, Ekiti and Oyo. Night buses also connect the city to the north, via Abuja, Kaduna, Sokoto, Katsina and eastern Nigerian town.

Get around

There is an extensive network of minibuses and shared cars. A journey from one end of the city to the other costs around ₦100. Okadas (motorcycle taxis) are cheap and available everywhere, though some riders are erratic.

See

thumb|Bower Memorial Tower thumb|University of Ibadan gate, Ibadan thumb|Cocoa House thumb|Broking House, Dugbe, Ibadan Ideere Hills, at Igbo Ora-Eruwa Road, Open 24 hours, with Hills, caves, wonderful rock formations and landscaping views. The rock formations are amazing, the hiking was very exciting, the caves, the lakes, the relics, the fascinating landscape view from the summit. Ideere is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes. (March 2022)

Do

For some outdoor touring and hiking, you could try:

Buy

If you're wanting the outdoor market experience, you could try the Oje, Bere Bodija, Gbagi, Aleshinloye or Dugbe Markets.

For a more cosmopolitan experience, Ace mall, Awolowo Avenue Opposite Housing, Bodija Ibadan, Oyo state. Opens 8AM- 11PM (Updated March 2022)

Eat

For meals, you could try Kokodome Plus, Marthas Kitchen, Latitude Cafe & Lounge, Ibachi, or the Wimpy Ibadan. ITEM 7, Osuntokun Avenue, Ibadan Ola Mummy Food Canteen, along Bodija market, Oju Irin Crescent. 9AM-10PM (updated March 2022) Distinctions Restaurant and lounge, adjacent fidelity bank, Bodija market. 8AM- 11PM (updated March 2022) Amala Skye food canteen, beside Polaris bank Bodija. 7:30AM-8PM (Updated March 2022) Latitude Cafe and Lounge, Ventura Mall, Sango-Ojoo Road. (Updated March 2022) Da Kings Grill and Coffee Restaurant, Sango-Ojoo Road. (updated March 2022)

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History
Geography
Climate
Government Administration
Local government areas
Local Council Development Areas
Demographics
Places of worship
Architecture
Education
Economy
Entertainment and recreation
Sports and recreation
Public spaces and parks
Transport
Media
Radio stations
Notable people
Twin towns – sister cities
Gallery
See also
References
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thumb|Oyo State Secretariat Ibadan is located in southwestern Nigeria, inland northeast of Lagos and southwest of Abuja, the federal capital. It is a prominent transit point between the coastal region and areas in the hinterland of the country as well as one of Nigeria's most important commercial and research centres. Ibadan was the administrative centre of the old Western Region since the early days of British colonial rule, and parts of the city's ancient protective walls still stand to this day. The principal inhabitants of the city are the Yoruba people, as well as various communities (notably Igbo, Hausa, Edo, Ebira, Igede, Igala, Ibibio etc.) from other parts of the country.