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Ijebu-Jesa
Ijebu-Jesa, also spelled Ijebu-Ijesa and historically known as Ijebu-Ere, is a town in Osun State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of Oriade Local Government Area, which recorded a population of 148,379 at the 2006 census. The town lies in Ijesaland, in the rainforest belt of eastern Osun State, about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of Ilesa and 128 kilometres (80 mi) east of Ibadan. Its traditional ruler holds the title of Elegboro.
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- Population: 51,730.
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos.