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Ilesa, Osun State

Nigeria

Provincial capital7.6279° N, 4.7416° E

Ilesa is a city located in Nigeria, specifically within Osun State. With a population of approximately 325,000, it contributes to the diverse urban landscape of the country.

Population325,000
ProvinceOsun State
Coordinates7.6279° N, 4.7416° E
CountryNigeria
Rank in Nigeria#46 of 61,423

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Nearest Airports

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Oshogbo Airport

DNOSLocal

33.3 km away

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Akure Airport

AKRRegional

74.8 km away

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Ibadan Airport

IBARegional

89.2 km away

About Ilesa

Situated at coordinates 7.62789° N latitude and 4.74161° E longitude, Ilesa lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 377 meters and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone.

Ilesa ranks 46th among 475 cities in Nigeria. This places it within a significant urban context, as the country's total urban population reaches 76,201,364.

Cities in Osun State

The city is part of Osun State. There are no additional cities listed within the province in the provided data.

Osogbo645,000Ile-Ife560,000Iwo250,443Ikire222,160Ila Orangun179,192Inisa164,161Ede159,866Gbongan139,485Ejigbo138,357Ikirun134,240

Nearby Cities

Ilesa is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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IlerinCity
4.6 km
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OgbeseCity
4.8 km
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Aba RisaweCity
5.1 km
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Illo-AiyegunleCity
5.2 km
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Ile-OlomoCity
5.4 km
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IworiCity
5.4 km
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AiyegbajuCity
5.8 km
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Odo-IjuCity
5.9 km
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Illo-IleCity
6 km
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AraromiCity
6 km
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IjanoCity
6 km
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ImolaCity
6.2 km
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Omi-AkaCity
6.3 km
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IlekiCity
6.4 km
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AiyegunleCity
6.4 km
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Oja OkoCity
6.5 km
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Oke-AwoCity
6.5 km
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AjubuCity
6.6 km
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IrogboCity
6.6 km
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SafariCity
6.7 km

Universities in Ilesa

Ilesa is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Department of Chemistry Education Kwara state University2009——
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Explore Nigeria

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Nigeria, comparisons between countries, city rankings, and a complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Nigeria

#1 Lagos15,388,000#2 Kano4,910,000#3 Ibadan3,649,000#4 Abuja2,690,000#5 Port Harcourt2,120,000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ilesa?

The population of Ilesa is approximately 325,000.

In which province/state is Ilesa located?

Ilesa is located in Osun State.

What are the coordinates of Ilesa?

The coordinates of Ilesa are 7.62789° N latitude and 4.74161° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Ilesa?

The elevation of Ilesa is 377 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Ilesa?

The nearest airport to Ilesa is Oshogbo Airport, located 33.3 km away.

What is the population ranking of Ilesa in Nigeria?

Ilesa ranks 46th out of 475 cities in Nigeria.

Ilesa, Nigeria data is included in the Bamwor global dataset, a structured database used by developers and AI systems.

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