Things to know about Osun State

Location – South West

Existence:  It was created on 27th of August 1991 from the Oyo State

Landmass: 9,251 km2 (28th of 36th Largest State)

Capital: OSOGBO

Nickname: Land of Virtue

Major Towns: Osogbo, Ede and  Ife

Neighbouring States: Ondo, Oyo , Ekiti, Kwara and Ogun

Population:  Estimated 3,416,959

GDP-  $14.86 billion  (Ranked 24th of 36th )

GDP Per Capital – $2,691 (Ranked 23rd of 37th)

HDI: 0.607( Medium, Ranked 13th of 37th)

Tribes: Yoruba

Tourist Sites: Osun Osogbo Sacred Groove , Ooni of Ife Palace, Moremi Statue of Liberty, Oke Maria,  Erin Ijesha Waterfalls

LGA: 30

Religion: Christians Muslims and Traditional Worshippers

Universities: 13 ( Both Public and Private)

Train Stations : None

Healthcare Centres: 1071 ( Both Public and Private)

Airport: None
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