Osun State
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Osun State is an inland state in southwestern Nigeria with its capital city located in Osogbo. It was created in 1991 from the former Oyo State and is predominantly inhabited by the Yoruba people. The region is known for its rich cultural heritage and the sacred Osun-Osogbo Grove.
Statistics
Area
9,251.00 km²
Population
4,705,589