Urban Planning In Ibadan, Nigeria 1960 to 2010: A Historical Analytical Study with Special Reference to Islamic Connections
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0015-07
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Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Management Studies
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1. Background .............................................................................................................................................................................. 164
References .................................................................................................................................................................................... 169
Ibadan is located in Southwestern Nigeria, in the southeastern part of Oyo state about 120km east of the
border to Republic of Benin. The city’s total area is 1,190 sq miles (3,080km2). The city isnaturally
drained by four rivers which have many tributaries: Ona River in the north and west, Ogbere River
towards the east, Ogunpa flowing through the city and Kudeti River in the centralpart of Ibadan
metropolis. Ogunpa River the third stream has a channel length of 12.76km and a catchment area of
54.92km2.1