Kisi, Oyo
Kisi
Kishi-Okeogun | |
|---|---|
town | |
| Nickname: Kishi ọmọ Adasobo | |
| Coordinates: 9°05′N 3°51′E / 9.083°N 3.850°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Oyo State |
| Government | |
| • Iba of Kisi. | Oba Masoud Oyekola Aweda Lawal Arowoduye II |
| Population | |
• Total | 155,510 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Kisi (or Kishi) is a large town in Oyo State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Irepo Local Government Area. Kishi, is located at the northern part of Oyo State. Kisi is very close to old Katunga which collapsed in the 18th century as a result of Jihad activity by the Hausa/Fulani of Ilorin, Kwara State. Kisi is reputed as a town whose people were never conquered or defeated in battles, hence many people from old Oyo migrated and settled in Kishi during and after the Fulani Jihadist invasion. Kisi is about 240 km from Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo state, and about 200 km and 110 km from Oyo Alaafin and Ilorin respectively.
The town has an official post office.