What does Ibadan mean?
Definitions for Ibadan
iˈbɑd nibadan
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Princeton's WordNet
Ibadannoun
a large Yoruba city in southwestern Nigeria; site of a university
Wiktionary
Ibadannoun
The third largest city of Nigeria, the capital of Oyo State.
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Ibadan
Ibadan (UK: , US: ; Yoruba: Ìbàdàn) is the capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is the third-largest city by population in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano, with a total population of 3,649,000 as of 2021, and over 6 million people within its metropolitan area. It is the country's largest city by geographical area. At the time of Nigeria's independence in 1960, Ibadan was the largest and most populous city in the country, and the second most populous in Africa behind Cairo. Ibadan is ranked the second fastest growing city on the African continent according to the UN Human settlements research program (2022), It is also ranked third in West Africa in the tech startups index. Ibadan joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016. Ibadan is located in south-western Nigeria, 128 kilometres (80 mi) inland northeast of Lagos and 530 kilometres (330 mi) southwest of Abuja, the federal capital. It is a prominent transit point between the coastal region and areas in the hinterland of the country. Ibadan had been the administrative centre of the old Western Region since the early days of British colonial rule, and parts of the city's ancient protective walls still stand to this day. The principal inhabitants of the city are the Yoruba people, as well as various communities (notably Igbo, Hausa, Edo, and Ibibio) from other parts of the country.
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ibadan
Ibadan is a city located in southwestern Nigeria in West Africa. It is the third largest city in Nigeria by population and is regarded as the capital city of Oyo State. It is known for its rich history and culture, housing a number of educational institutions, including the University of Ibadan, which is the oldest university in Nigeria. Ibadan also has a vast range of tourist attractions such as Cocoa House, Ibadan National Museum, and the University of Ibadan Zoological Gardens.
Wikidata
Ibadan
Ibadan is the capital city of Oyo State and the third largest metropolitan area, by population, in Nigeria, after Lagos and Kano, with a population of 1,338,659 according to the 2006 census. Ibadan is also the largest metropolitan geographical area. At Nigerian independence, Ibadan was the largest and most populous city in the country and the third in Africa after Cairo and Johannesburg. Ibadan is located in south-western Nigeria, 128 km inland northeast of Lagos and 530 km southwest of Abuja, the federal capital, and is a prominent transit point between the coastal region and the areas to the north. Ibadan had been the centre of administration of the old Western Region since the days of the British colonial rule, and parts of the city's ancient protective walls still stand to this day. The principal inhabitants of the city are the Yoruba Muslims.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Ibadan in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Ibadan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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- إبادانArabic
- ibadanPortuguese
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