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Offa
Kwara State, Nigeria · Africa
About Offa
Offa sits on the route: 15 minutes from Ilemona.
Offa is in Kwara State, Nigeria, with about 110,000 people. The nearest town is Ilemona, about 8 km away.
Offa () is a city and local government area in Kwara State of Nigeria, with a population of about 166,112 inhabitants. The town is noted for its weaving and dyeing trade, using vegetable dyes made from locally grown indigo and other plants. Offa is also renowned for Aso Oke textile weaving and pottery craft, whichRead more
provide income for many families. Offa is well known for the cultivation of sweet potatoes and maize which also formed part of the favourite staple foods for the indigenes in the town. Cattle, goats and sheep are also raised there. The main religions practiced in the town are Islam, Christianity and traditional religions.
The ancient tradition for which the town is known for is wrestling and locally known as Ìjàkadì. Offatedo in Osun state, Iyana Offa in Oyo State, Offa in Côte d'Ivoire were established by the people of Offa.
Offa is centrally located. There is a big market in the town centre, known as Owode Market, which serves both the members of the community and its neighboring towns.
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Offa is in Kwara State, Nigeria, about 8 km from Ilemona.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 113,830
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- Kwara State
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates
- 8.1491, 4.7207
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