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| Orisa | |
|---|---|
 The Orisa in Olla, Kwara State. | |
 | |
| Native name | Odò Òrisá (Yoruba) |
| Location | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Ora-Igbomina |
| • coordinates | 7°42′36″N 4°40′2″E / 7.71000°N 4.66722°E |
| Mouth | |
• location | River Niger |
• coordinates | 5°33′0″N 6°33′0″E / 5.55000°N 6.55000°E |
| Length | 300 km (190 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | River Niger→ Gulf of Guinea |
The Orisa River (Yorùbá: [òɾisá]) is a river in Kwara State, Nigeria. It is an alluvial river and tributary with a 300-kilometre (186mi) path originating in Ọra and flowing through various towns like Aran-Orin, Rore, Olla and Omu-Aran before draining into the River Niger.[1][2][3]
References
[edit]- ↑ Oyegun, Rowland. Water Resources in Kwara State Nigeria. Matanmi & Sons Printing & Publishing Company. ISBN 9781870125.
- ↑ "Boundary Influence and Flow Characteristics of Orisa and Ala Rivers in Kwara and Ondo States, Nigeria" (PDF). Landmark University Repository. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ "Assessment of levels of some physico-chemical parameters and heavy metals of Orisa River, Omu-Aran, Nigeria". ResearchGate. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
External links
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