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Best Areas To Live In Ibadan

 Do you know Oyo State is known to be the third most populous city in the country? As a matter of fact she has become one of the best cities to live in Nigeria. The estimated population of people in Ibadan is about 3 million.

So, in this article, we would be sharing more lights on best areas to live in Ibadan and you should know that if you are looking for a serene city to live in Nigeria, Ibadan is not just an option, but instead it is the best place to stay in.

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Where Are The Top 15 Best Areas To Live In Ibadan?

  1. Bodija
  2. Oluyole Estate
  3. Agodi G.R.A
  4. Iyaganku G.R.A
  5. Onikere G.R.A
  6. Ikolaba
  7. Idi Ishin
  8. Akobo
  9. Aerodrome
  10. Alalubosa G.R.A
  11. Challenge
  12. Kolapo Ishola
  13. Carlton Gate
  14. Mokola
  15. Bashorun

Top 15 Best Areas To Live In Ibadan

1. Bodija

Bodija is one of the most popular places in Ibadan. Bodija area become more popular with the development of Bodija estate, a highly constructed and built shortly after the independence of Nigeria. There are even two Bodija estates within the region, called Old Bodija and New Bodija. Bodija estate is home to many popular schools within the state. Even the prestigious institution University of Ibadan is not so far from Bodija. There is also the Bodija market which is one of the largest markets in Ibadan. Living in Bodija area gives you easy access to a market where you find your essential needs.

2. Oluyole Estate

Oluyole Estate is one place that is mixed breed of upper and middle-class residents. This place is located in Ibadan South West Local Government Area of the state. Oluyole is so affordable and that is why you will find young working class people striving to survive and fend for their families. This estate is a few minutes drive from the popularly known Legendary Liberty Stadium which makes it a catch, Oluyole is most certainly loved by many people because of it’s calm environment.

3. Agodi G.R.A

Agodi G.R.A is a popularly known first class residential area, it is known to be a wealthy place because of the number of influential citizens that choose this location as their residence. This place is generally referred to as the seat and home of power. The Oyo State secretariat which houses the State Governor’s office and all other government parastatals are located in Agodi also. From inception till date, Agodi is known to be very peaceful and very clean in nature.

 4. Iyaganku G.R.A

Iyaganku is another amazing residential place to be in Ibadan. This place is mostimes generally referred to as small London of Ibadan. This is a residential place known to have a breathtaking lush green lawns and swimming pools. Thosee who own houses in Iyaganku occupy a alarge acres of land. This place is known to have the tightest of security and police protection too.

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5. Onikere G.R.A

Onikere G.R.A is one  popular residential place in Ibadan, the place normally is a small sized residential neighborhood, but it is known because of it’s close bounds to Recreatiobn Club, Golf Club and other Lebanese warehouses in the state. Onikere G.R.A is known to be the investor’s delight in ibadan and a find that boosts business connections.

6. Ikolaba

Ikolaba is one of the few government reserved areas in Ibadan state. Many influential people, politicians and celebrities stay in Ikolaba G.R.A. This area is known to be exclusively for influential people who can afford it. Popular government parastatals like the Nigeria Customs Service, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and other government institutions are located in Ikolaba G.R.A.

7. Idi Ishin

This place is also popularly known to be called Jericho alongside Idi Ishin also. This is one of the highbrow areas in Ibadan also, prominent for housing many Ibadan politicians. It is one of the pricest locations in Ibadan with many standard schools. Due to the presence of schools you will find many families with children in this area. Jericho/Idi ishin is also very close to the popular Aleshinloye market and other popular areas such as Dugbe with cinemas, nightclubs, malls and recreational centers.

8. Akobo

Akobo estate is one of the biggest estates in Ibadan with many phases. You will find many masterpiece structures and high-tech estates in Akobo. They are privately developed estates within it, which can be expensive depending on the location within the Akobo estate. You should also know that Akobo is a place that attracts quality real estate developers and investors because of it’s good road network.

9. Aerodrome

Aerodrome Estate used to be an abandoned local airport called Samonda. The airport was converted to an estate by the then former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala. At that time, many never supported that idea but today the estate has grown immensely to become the most expensive and fast growing estates in Ibadan. This estate is located along Ojo Express road and near the University of Ibadan.

10. Alalubosa G.R.A

Alalubosa G.R.A is famous as a classy estate for the rich and influential in Ibadan. The selling point of Alalubosa G.R.A is it’s beautiful landscapes, large coverage areas and privately owned estates. It is one of the most expensive states in Ibadan with plots of land that sell for as high as 25 million naira and other landed properties with structures for almost 35 to 45 million naira.

11. Challenge

Challenge is a popular place in Ibadan, it is also a prestigious place known to have it’s amazing structured buildings in it and also has an outstanding and qualitable road too.

12. Kolapo Ishola

Kolapo Ishola Estate used to be an old abandoned estates near Akobo but is becoming another fast developing estate in Ibadan. Kolapo Ishola Estate has become a favorite construction site, due to it’s location and spacious environment.

13. Carlton Gate

This is a very exciting place to live in and very quiet and comfortable too. It is an estate in Akobo and it is very close to Kolapo Ishola estate and this place has lots of beautiful structures in it.

14. Mokola

Mokola is a very popular place to live in Ibadan, this place is very close to Sango. Mokola got it’s name from a virus called Mokola virus. It is believed that there were animals that had the virus and some people consumed these animals and that was how it transferred to animals but trust me this was the old Mokola as she has moved past this and the place has totally developed to be a perfect environment for people to live in.

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15. Bashorun

Bashorun is another amazing location for people to live in Ibadan. It has enough structural buildings in it and the roads too are well developed. In Bashorun you can get a self contain apartment for as low as 150,000 per annum. The cost of living in this place is exactly as low as an average citizen will afford.


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