Ibadan topographic map
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Ibadan
Ibadan, coined from the phrase "Eba-Odan", which literally means 'by the edge of the meadow', came into existence in 1829, during a period of turmoil that characterized Yorubaland at the time. It was in this period that many old Yoruba cities such as Old Oyo (Oyo-ile), Ijaye and Owu disappeared, and newer ones such as Abeokuta, New Oyo (Oyo Atiba) and Ibadan sprang up to replace them. According to local historians, Lagelu founded the city, and was initially intended to be a war camp for warriors coming from Oyo, Ife and Ijebu. As a forest site containing several ranges of hills, varying in elevation from 160 to 275 meters, the location of the camp offered strategic defense opportunities. Its location at the fringe of the forest (the origin of the city's name) promoted its emergence as a trade center for traders and goods from both the forest and grassland areas.
About this map
Name: Ibadan topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Ibadan, Ibadan South West, Oyo State, 234102, Nigeria (7.21837 3.73723 7.53837 4.05723)
Average elevation: 627 ft
Minimum elevation: 299 ft
Maximum elevation: 1,135 ft