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Explore Elesu in Nigeria
Elesu in the region of Nigeria (general) is a town in Nigeria - some 257 mi or ( 413 km ) South-West of Abuja , the country's capital city .
Current time in Elesu is now 08:14 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Lagos " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Osun, Osogbo, Onilabu, Olupona, and Olupo. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Osun . Where to go and what to see in Elesu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Iwo, Nigeria
Iwo is a city in Osun State, Nigeria that is the seat of the Iwo Kingdom, a traditional state. The Iwo people, like all other people of Yoruba stock are said to have belonged to Ile-Ife from where they migrated sometimes in the 14th century. The earliest settlement initiated by Adekola Telu a prince from Ife. Adekola Telu was the son of the 16th Ooni of Ife a female called Luwo Gbagida.
Located at 7.63 4.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
University of Ibadan
The University of Ibadan is the oldest Nigerian university, and is located five miles (8 kilometres) from the centre of the major city of Ibadan in Western Nigeria. It has over 12,000 students. Besides the College of Medicine, there are now ten other faculties: Arts, Science, Agriculture and Forestry, Social Sciences, Education, Veterinary Medicine, Technology, Law, Public Health and Dentistry.
Located at 7.44 3.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Ibadan Airport
Ibadan Airport is an airport serving Ibadan, a city in the Oyo State of Nigeria.
Located at 7.36 3.98 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Irewole
Irewole is a Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ikire in the south of the area at{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:7|21|40|N|4|11|00|E|region:AU_type:city_source:GNS-enwiki | |name= }}. It has an area of 271 km² and a population of 143,599 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 221.
Located at 7.36 4.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Ikire
Ikire is a town in Osun State, Nigeria. Historical Background PRINCE AKINRERE, a renowned elephant hunter from Ile-Ife, founded the Ikire Township. Prince Akinrere was said to have sought the permission of his father Ewuwemi, the Ooni of Ife, to undertake an adventure for establishing his own town that he would reign as Oba. As it was the custom in those days, Ifa Oracle had to be consulted before important decision could be taken.
Located at 7.36 4.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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