Offa, Nigeria
City in Kwara State, Nigeria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Offa is a city in Kwara State of Nigeria, with a population of about 166,112 inhabitants. The town is noted for its weaving and dyeing trade, using vegetable dyes made from locally grown indigo and other plants.[2] Offa is well known for the cultivation of sweet potatoes and maize which also formed part of the favourite staple foods for the indigenes in the town.[3][4] Cattle, goats and sheep are also raised there. The main religions practiced in the town are Islam, Christianity and traditional religions.
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Offa
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City | |
Coordinates: 8°9′N 4°43′E | |
Country | ![]() |
State | Kwara State |
LGA(s) | Offa |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 88,975 [1] |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
National language | Yorùbá |
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The ancient tradition for which the town is known for is wrestling.[5] Offatedo in Osun state, Iyana Offa in Oyo State, Offa in Côte d'Ivoire were established by the people of Offa.
Offa is centrally located.[6] There is a big market in the city centre, known as "Owode market", which serves both the members of the community and its neighboring towns.[7]