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Southwest Nigeria

Southwest Nigeria is a region of Nigeria.

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7.774.83

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Osun-Osogbo

Sacred forest along the bank of Osun river in Osogbo

2.0km

7.755555564.55222222
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Osogbo

Nigeria
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Osogbo

Osogbo (Oshogbo) is a town in Southwest Nigeria.

Osogbo, sometimes called "Ile Aro" (home of dyeing), is a major dyeing center. The traditional industry is one of the major industries of Osogbo. A number of industries also began to rise after independence, notably small scale establishments involved in textile, foam making, and pencils. Osogbo was made a major industrial development center by the government of Nigeria during the 1970s. Osogbo is also the childhood home of the actor and dramatist Duro Ladipo and the Muslim scholar Sheikh Adelabu.

According to tradition, In Ipole Omu, seven (7) rulers reigned before Olarooye in the following succession:

  • Ogunniyi (Baale Gbonmi Land)
  • Adefokanbale
  • Aikanya
  • Ogbogba
  • Saso
  • Luberin
  • Laege – (Alias Adetuturinrin) father to both Lajomo and Larooye
  • Lajomo
  • Olarooye

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

32.8°C19.5
Precipitation: 7 mm

Feb

34.6°C20.1
Precipitation: 26 mm

Mar

34.3°C22.5
Precipitation: 76 mm

Apr

32.1°C22.1
Precipitation: 118 mm

May

31.2°C21.8
Precipitation: 144 mm

Jun

30°C21.5
Precipitation: 141 mm

Jul

27.9°C20.7
Precipitation: 121 mm

Aug

27.4°C20.3
Precipitation: 125 mm

Sep

28.8°C21
Precipitation: 181 mm

Oct

30.1°C20.7
Precipitation: 172 mm

Nov

31.2°C21
Precipitation: 54 mm

Dec

31.9°C20.1
Precipitation: 12 mm
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