Ilesa Postal Codes, Ilesa East, Osun Nigeria

Find all official postal codes and zip codes for Ilesa, located in Osun, Ilesa East, Nigeria. The table below lists the specific postal codes for various places, towns, and neighborhoods within Ilesa to ensure your mail and packages are correctly routed.

Ilesa on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Ilesa cities in Nigeria. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Ilesa

Key Facts

Ilesa is a prominent city and the administrative headquarters of Ilesa East Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria. Located in the southwestern part of Nigeria, Ilesa lies approximately 32 kilometers northeast of Osogbo, the state capital, and is positioned within the Yoruba cultural heartland. The city serves as a major urban center in the region, with an estimated population of around 350,000 people spread across an area of approximately 112 square kilometers. Ilesa is historically significant as the capital of the Ijesha Kingdom, founded by Owaluse, a grandson of Oduduwa, the progenitor of the Yoruba people. The city is divided into several wards and neighborhoods that constitute the Ilesa East Local Government Area, which functions as the primary administrative unit for local governance and service delivery. As an important commercial and educational hub, Ilesa hosts the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex and numerous markets that serve the surrounding agricultural communities. For residents and visitors seeking to navigate this vibrant city, accessing accurate postal code information for its various neighborhoods and streets is essential for mail delivery, business operations, and administrative purposes.

Neighboring Regions

* Ilesa West

* Atakunmosa East

* Atakunmosa West

* Obokun