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Oyo State

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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
Capital
Ibadan 1
Population
7,976,100 1
2022 estimate; the 2006 census recorded 5,580,894.
Population Estimate Year
2022 1
Area (sq km)
28,454 1
Admission Year
1976 1
Latitude
8 degrees north 1
Longitude
4 degrees east 1
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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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  • Lead section
    Oyo (Yoruba: Ipinle 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.
  • Infobox, capital
    Capital Ibadan
  • Infobox, population
    5,580,894 (2006 census); estimated 7,976,100 in 2022
  • Infobox, area
    Area Total 28,454 km2 (10,986 sq mi)
  • Infobox, coordinates
    8.000 N 4.000 E
  • Infobox, Date created field
    Date created: 3 February 1976
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