Abeokuta
Abeokuta is the capital city of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria. It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River, near a group of rocky outcrops in a wooded savanna; 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of Lagos by railway, or 130 kilometres (81 mi) by water. As of 2006, Abeokuta and the surrounding area had a population of 449,088.
Abeokuta | |
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Abeokuta from Olumo Rock | |
Abeokuta Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°9′39″N 3°20′54″E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Ogun State |
| Founded | 1830 |
| Area | |
| • City | 879 km2 (339 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • City | 451,607 |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 1,117,000 |
| National language | Yorùbá |
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