Igbo-Ora
Sign in to saveIgbo-Ora is a town and the headquarters of Ibarapa Central, Oyo State, south-western Nigeria, situated north of Lagos. In 2006 the population of the town was approximately 72,207 people. In 2017 the population is estimated to be around 278,514 people.
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- Instance of
- human settlement
- Country
- Nigeria
- Located in
- Oyo State
- Official language
- English language
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Capital of
- Ibarapa Central
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19 sectionsContents
- Twins
- History
- First Settlement
- Second Settlement
- Third Settlement (Last Settlement)
- Economy
- Administration
- Traditional rulers
- Olu of Igbo-ora land
- Ruling House/Family in Igbo-ora
- Oba Jimoh Olajide, Titiloye (Asoorolu Ayinla V)
- Family
- Education and Professional Qualifications
- Nomination
- Schools
- Public
- Private schools and colleges
- Post Secondary Institution
- References
Igbo-Ora is a town and the headquarters of Ibarapa Central, Oyo State, south-western Nigeria, situated north of Lagos. In 2006 the population of the town was approximately 72,207 people. In 2017 the population is estimated to be around 278,514 people.
The town is the location of Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology. The College has contributed significantly to the socio-economic and demographic development of the town. The Oyo state government has, according to the Nigerian Tribune news on November 22, 2022, approved a High Court of Justice. The federal government is also said to have approved the location of a police training college in the town.