From a rustic settlement on the bank of River Osun in the 19^th century, Ede is now one of the fastest growing urban centers in the 21^st century Nigeria. although, Ede is an ancient town, it exhibits three essential features of urbanization – population expansion, increase in large towns and regional disparities. Ede is located in Osun State, Southwestern Nigeria, and it is about ten (10) minutes’ drive from and to Osogbo, the state capital of Osun State. It also shares boundaries with other notable towns such as Iwo, Ejigbo, Edunabon, Ode-Omu among others. It is remarkable to note that the present Ede is a product of Ede-Ile, a military outpost of the famous Oyo Empire in the 16^th century.