Orisa River
River in North Central Nigeria
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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]
| 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 |
| Mouth | |
• location | River Niger |
• coordinates | 5°33′0″N 6°33′0″E |
| Length | 300 km (190 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | River Niger→ Gulf of Guinea |
