Ogbomosho, city, southwestern Nigeria, in Oyo State. One of Nigeria's major cities, it is a commercial and manufacturing center situated in an agricultural region producing cotton and tobacco. Manufactures include textiles, footwear, rubber goods, and processed food. A large mosque and portions of a 17th-century city wall are landmarks. Ogbomosho was founded by the Yoruba in the 17th century and grew rapidly as a refugee center for Yoruba during the Fulani invasions of the early 19th century. Population (1995 estimate) 711,900.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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