Ijebu-Jesa

Nigeria

Ijebu-Jesa, also historically known as Ijebu-Ere or Ijebu-Ijesa, is a town located in Osun State, Nigeria. It serves as the headquarters of the Oriade Local Government Area and is situated within Ijesaland in the rainforest belt of eastern Osun State.

The town is positioned approximately 8 kilometres north of Ilesa and 128 kilometres east of Ibadan. According to the 2006 census, the population of the local government area was recorded at 148,379. The traditional ruler of the town holds the title of Elegboro.

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