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Iyara is the headquarters of Ijumu local government area in Kogi State, Nigeria. [1] The zip code for Iyara is 261103. [2] The Iyara people are part of the Okun, which is a Yoruba sub group.

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References

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  2. "Zip codes for Ijumu LGA". nigeriazipcodes.com. Nigeria zip codes.

Coordinates: 07°51′00″N05°57′00″E / 7.85000°N 5.95000°E / 7.85000; 5.95000