Osogbo
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.
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- Population645,000
- Nearest water from center 1.8 km1.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 18 km11 mi
Osogbo: quick answers
Where is Osogbo?
Osogbo is in Nigeria, about 84 km52 miles in a straight line from Ibadan.
How do you get to Osogbo?
The nearest airport is Ibadan (IBA), about 2 hr 39 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Osogbo?
The warmest month is February, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is August, at 23°C74°F. The wettest month is September, with about 226 mm8.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Osogbo?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Osogbo?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Iragbiji, Ilobu and Efon-Alaaye.