Ososo is a town situated in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, in Edo State, Nigeria.[1] With an average altitude of 1236 feet above sea level, it has a very temperate climate similar to that of Jos, Plateau State. The highest peak is a very large monolith often called the Oruku rock.[2]
Ososo | |
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  Ososo Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 07°25′00″N 06°16′00″E / 7.41667°N 6.26667°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Edo State |
| Elevation | 1,236 ft (377 m) |
| Climate | Aw |
Description
editThe town is made up of four clans: Anni, Egbetua, Okhe and Ikpena. With an approximated population of 100,000 and a combined population density of 5,111 per 7 km radius, it is one of the largest towns in the Local Government Area. Ososo has a unique dialect of the Ghotuo-Uneme-Yekhee branch of the Edoid linguistic lineage.[3]
Ososo shares boundaries with Okene to the north, Okpella to the East, Makeke to the west, Ojah to the South and Ogori to the north-west. It is a boundary town between Edo and Kogi States.[citation needed]
Mineral Resources
editThe town of Ososo is blessed with a commercial deposit of Limestone,[4] and some other solid minerals such as Gold[5] and Granite.
Tourism
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Ososo town is on the boundary between Edo and Kogi States, and in a hilly and rocky area. It lies about 40 kilometres from Igarra and 200 kilometres from Benin city in Edo State. There is a non-catering Rest House on top of a hill at Ososo, which has views of parts of Kogi State to as far as the river Niger.[citation needed] An amusement park is being developed[6][when?]as part of the resort which has temperate weather for long periods in the year. [7][needs update]
From the tourist centre, a rest house renovated by the Edo state government, there are views all the way to Kogi state.[8]
References
edit- ^ Ogbuagu, Francis; Admin, New Telegraph (15 February 2024). "Ososo Kingdom: How the New King Emerged - New Telegraph". newtelegraphng.com. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "Ososo, Nigeria Tourist Information". www.touristlink.com. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "Linguistic Lineage for Ososo". Ethnologue. Retrieved 28 December 2009.
- ^ "List of Solid Minerals in Edo State 2015". Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "List of Solid Minerals in Edo State 2015". Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "Ososo Tourist Centre – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 14 September 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2024.
- ^ Paul Ogbuokiri (22 December 2009). "Anniversary – Youths Hail Oshiomhole". Daily Champion. Retrieved 28 December 2009.
- ^ "70 Exciting Tourist Spots". OnlineNigeria. Retrieved 28 December 2009.