Ilobu
Ilobu is a town and the administrative headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. It is located in a sparsely forested area and is bounded on the north by Ifon-Osun, on the south by Osogbo, on the east by Oba and on the west by Erin-Osun. It is watered by Ojutu River, Erinle River, Konda River and a few other streams. The town is said to have been founded by Laarosin, a powerful warrior in the Old Oyo Empire. It has a population of about 30,825 (2006 census).
Ilobu | |
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LGA and town | |
Ilobu Ilobu, Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°49′N 4°28′E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Osun State |
| Elevation | 331 m (1,086 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 118,097 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 230103 |
| Area code | LBU |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.OS.IP.IL |
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