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Orisa
The Orisa in Olla, Kwara State.
Map
Native nameOdò Òrisá (Yoruba)
Location
CountryNigeria
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationOra-Igbomina
  coordinates7°42′36″N 4°40′2″E / 7.71000°N 4.66722°E / 7.71000; 4.66722 (Orisa source)
Mouth 
  location
River Niger
  coordinates
5°33′0″N 6°33′0″E / 5.55000°N 6.55000°E / 5.55000; 6.55000
Length300 km (190 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionRiver NigerGulf 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

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  1. Oyegun, Rowland. Water Resources in Kwara State Nigeria. Matanmi & Sons Printing & Publishing Company. ISBN 9781870125.
  2. "Boundary Influence and Flow Characteristics of Orisa and Ala Rivers in Kwara and Ondo States, Nigeria" (PDF). Landmark University Repository. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
  3. "Assessment of levels of some physico-chemical parameters and heavy metals of Orisa River, Omu-Aran, Nigeria". ResearchGate. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
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