Igbeti

Coordinates: 8°45′09″N 4°08′06″E / 8.7525096°N 4.134930899999972°E / 8.7525096; 4.134930899999972 Igbeti is a town located in the northern part of Oyo State, Nigeria.[1] The town's population was approximately 81,000 at the 2006 census. Igbeti is also known as "Marble City" for its rich marble deposits. Iya Mopo and Agbele Rock are the two most visited sites in Igbeti. Iya Mopo Hill, the highest hill in Igbeti, was once used as shelter against attacks. Agbele Rock is a naturally formed statue said to depict a mother with load on her head carrying her child.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Abiodun, Taiwo (2014-11-23). "IGBETI: Rich but poor - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
  2. ↑ Ogunleye, Tolulope (2013-04-25). "Voyage of discovery - The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. Retrieved 2016-02-29.
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