Baruten is a local government area in the North Central district of Kwara State, Nigeria, sharing a long border with the Republic of Benin. The local government begins in Ilesha Baruba and ends in Chikanda, the border town. Its headquarters is in the town of Kosubosu.
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| Coordinates: 9°35′N 3°15′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kwara State |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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The main language of Baruten is Baruba. Chikanda, the border town, is known for oil importation and exportation.
It has an area of 9,749 km2 (3,764 sq mi), and had a population of 209,459 at the 2006 census. Its postal code is 242.[1]
The area includes part of the Borgu Game Reserve.[2]
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