Oriade

Oriade is a Local Government area in the northeastern part of Osun State. It is predominantly occupied by the Ijesa people. Its capital is Ijebu-Jesa (or Ijebu Ijesha) in the north of the area at7°41′00″N 4°49′00″E.

Oriade
LGA
Oriade Locations in Nigeria
Coordinates: 7°35′N 4°52′E
Country	Nigeria
State	Osun State
Area
• Total	465 km^2 (180 sq mi)
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	148,617
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix	233
ISO 3166 code	NG.OS.OD

It has an area of 465 km² and a population of 148,617 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 233.[1]

The area covers various cities and towns, including parts of Ilesa, Ijebu-Jesa, Ipetu-Ijesa, Erinmo, Erin-Ijesa, Iloko, Ijeda, Iwaraja, Erin-oke, Ikeji-Arakeji, Ikeji-Ile, Ira-Ikeji,Orisunbare,Iwoye, Owena, Dagbaja, Omo-Ijesa, Ilo-Ayegunle, Ere, Eti-Oni, Apoti, Ijinmo etc.

There are tourists sites such as Oluminrin Water Falls among others

The Erin-Ijesha Waterfalls also known as Olumirin is a seven step Waterfall in Osun State._Legend has it that the waterfall was discovered in 1140 AD by one of the daughters of Oduduwa. _The fall features seven floors and is said to have medicinal properties.

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Women in towns like Ipetu Ijesa, Ikeji Ile, Ikeji-Arakeji work are mat weavers. This is derived from local long grass called "Eni" in the local dialect.

Olashore International School is located in the area.

References

1. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on October 7, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.