Oyo is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Its capital is Ibadan, the third most populous city in the country and formerly the second most populous city in Africa. Its population was estimated at 7,976,100 in 2022 across an area of 28,454 square kilometers. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Facts
Population2022 estimate; the 2006 census recorded 5,580,894. Population Estimate Year Area (sq km) Admission Year Connections
Associated With
Ibadan, Cities ibadan is associated with oyo-state.
Source Ibadan (Wikipedia)
Nigeria, Countries Oyo State is a state of Nigeria.
Source Oyo State (Wikipedia)
Has Capital
Ibadan, Cities ibadan is the capital of oyo-state.
Source Ibadan (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Oyo State (Wikipedia)
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Oyo ()(Yoruba: Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́ [ìk͡pĩ́lɛ̀ ɔ̀jɔ́]) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Its capital is Ibadan, the third most populous city in the country and formerly the second most populous city in Africa.
Infobox, capital
Capital Ibadan
Article text
According to the 2006 census the state is ranked the 4th most populous state in Nigeria with a population of 5,580,894. The recent estimate in 2022 projected the state population to be around 7,976,100 making it the sixth most populous in the Nigeria.
Infobox, area
Area Total 28,454 km2 (10,986 sq mi)
Infobox, coordinates
8.000 N 4.000 E
Infobox: established_date
3 February 1976
Part Of: Nigeria, Lead paragraph
[ìk͡pĩ́lɛ̀ ɔ̀jɔ́]) is a state in southwestern Nigeria.
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