Obadan

Obadan
Town
Obadan is located in Nigeria
Obadan
Obadan
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 06°28′N 05°54′E / 6.467°N 5.900°E / 6.467; 5.900
CountryNigeria
StateEdo State
ClimateAw

Obadan is a small town located in Nigeria, about 38.5 kilometres (23.9 mi) east of Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

The town dates from before the second period of the Benin Empire in about AD 1200 and is a village with hereditary chiefs (or enigie). The traditional language of the town is Edo, and Obadan arts and culture reflect typical Benin traits.