Iseyin is a town located in Oyo,

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. It is approximately north of

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. The town was estimated to have a population of 236,000, according to

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2005 estimate, which increased to 362,990 in 2011, and has a total land mass of . Its inhabitants are mostly of Yoruba origin and its ruler is the Aseyin of Iseyin, with the current being Oba Sefiu Oyebola Adeyeri III, Ajirotutu I.

Education

The town houses College of Agriculture and Renewarable Natural Sciences of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Iseyin campus. The town also has a private Polytechnic named SAF Polytechnic, Iseyin, a Government Technical College and the Oyo State NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) permanent orientation camp. The town has a number of secondary schools like SAF Poly International School, Kelani College Iseyin, Saint Thomas College, Greater Love Model College, Iseyin District Grammar School, Baptist Secondary Grammar School, Iseyin, Ansarudeen Grammar School, St John Catholic Grammar School, Muslim Grammar School, ETC. Iseyin also has an ultra modern private Digital Library named Raji Oke-Esa Memorial Library, the library was commissioned by the Nigeria former president, General (Rtd.)

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, and Ebedi Writers' Residency situated at the hill-side of Barracks area of the city. This International Residency has brought great writers, journalists and authors all over the world including Africa's first Nobel Laurel, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Jumoke Verissiomo, Funmi Aluko, Richard Ali, Paul Liam and others. List of Higher institution in Iseyin: *LAUTECH College of Agricultural Sciences and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin Campus *SAF Polytechnic, Iseyin *Iseyin College of Science and Health Technology, Iseyin *The West African Polytechnic,Iseyin (Proposed permanent site)

Industry

Iseyin is the headquarters of Oke-Ogun zone of Oyo state. A Sugar Cane Processing Company was established in the town. The primary industry of the area is

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-based

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. Iseyin is the fourth largest built environment in Oyo state, after Ibadan, Ogbomoso and arguably Oyo. Iseyin is also known as the home of Aso Òkè. Aso Òkè or Òfì is a popular traditional fabric mostly used for ceremonies amongst the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Other industries located in Iseyin include: * British American Tobacco * Cympul Organic Agrofood, Iseyin * Oyo Sugar Processors Limited, Iseyin * Kitovu Technology Company, Iseyin * McAgric International, Iseyin * Psaltry Mechanized Agriculture, Iseyin * Friesland Campina (Wamco) * C. Woermann Nigeria Limited Iseyin Distribution office

Radio

The following are the list of current terrestrial Frequency Modulator (FM) Radio station operating in Iseyin: * KASMON FM Station 87.8 * AFRAS FM Station 107.7

Agriculture

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is grown in Iseyin, amongst other food and cash crops, it is as a result of this that a big tobacco company - British American Tobacco - has a "leave office" in the town. Iseyin is part of the Oke-Ogun towns referred to as the "food basket" of

. Because of sustainable annual

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in the area, the major agricultural activities are

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, and food processing, among others. Iseyin produces virtually all farm produces such as yam,

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, plantain among many others.

Ikere Gorge dam

Ikere Gorge dam is located in the town, it was said to be the second largest

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when it was discovered alongside Kanji dam during President Obasanjo's regime (Military). Ikere gorge dam is a man-made dam, It is a source of water for communities in Iseyin and its suburbs. During the

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y season, the dam swells to full capacity. Tons of fish are produced from the dam, which can be a source of IGR for the government. The dam when maintained, is capable of generating electricity for the whole South-West states of Nigeria. The dam can be used for irrigation and tourist center.

Traditional weaving

The primary industry of Iseyin is cotton-based textiles, and Iseyin reputed as th
home of Aso Ofi or Aso Oke
a popular traditional fabric worn on special occasions by the Yoruba usually for coronation, chieftaincy, wedding engagement, festivals, naming ceremony, and other important events. The maiden Aso-Ofi festival was observed on September 27, 2016, during World Tourism Day. The festival was conceptualized to showcase and celebrate the locally made fabric.

Climate

With high temperatures and little precipitation, the town has a tropical climate, with winters being less precipitous than summers.

Notable people

* Professor Peller, magician (1941-1997) * Olukayode Ariwoola, former Chief Justice of Nigeria * Shina Peller, businessman and Politician * Gbemisola Adeoti, academic and poet * Afeez Oyetoro, comic actor * Nike Peller, actress Raji oke Ewa

Popular places in Iseyin

*Ikere George Dam *Manor House (Historical Tourist center) *Aseyin Palace *Ace Mall *Oyo state NYSC Orientation Camp *Silver ZB resort *Oremoje Hill *Iseyin central mosque *Aisha Aweni memorial islamic center *Lautech Iseyin campus *Iseyin Aso ofi weaving centers *Kara market Km2 *Ado awaiye suspended lake *Iseyin City Hall *Peller *Koso *Barracks *Oju Baba *Saorat store *Ijemba *Atoori *Isalu *Ekunle *Custom *Odo omu *Oja Oba *Oja Agbe *Oke Oremoje *Agip *Itan *Saw Mill Abaletu *Ilabe * Ogunbado *Olokoyo *Idi-Ose

References

{{Cities in Nigeria Local Government Areas in Oyo State Cities in Yorubaland Cities in Nigeria