Delta State • Local Government Areas

All 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State

Complete list of every LGA in Delta State — headquarters, land area, population, notable communities, and key economic facts.

25 LGAs

Complete List of LGAs in Delta State

# LGA Name Headquarters Area (km²) Population (est.) Zone
1 Aniocha North Issele-Uku — 104062 Delta North
2 Aniocha South Ogwashi-Uku — 142045 Delta North
3 Bomadi Bomadi — 86016 Delta South
4 Burutu Burutu — 207977 Delta South
5 Ethiope East Isiokolo — 200942 Delta Central
6 Ethiope West Oghara — 202207 Delta Central
7 Ika North East Owa Oyibu — 188657 Delta North
8 Ika South Agbor — 179363 Delta North
9 Isoko North Ozoro — 142021 Delta South
10 Isoko South Oleh — 134192 Delta South
11 Ndokwa East Aboh — 103171 Delta North
12 Ndokwa West Kwale — 149806 Delta North
13 Okpe Orerokpe — 128939 Delta Central
14 Oshimili North Akwukwu-Igbo — 109938 Delta North
15 Oshimili South Asaba — 149603 Delta North
16 Patani Patani — 67575 Delta South
17 Sapele Sapele — 171409 Delta Central
18 Udu Otor-Udu — 153710 Delta Central
19 Ughelli North Ughelli — 321028 Delta Central
20 Ughelli South Otu-Jeremi — 234528 Delta Central
21 Uvwie Effurun — 188401 Delta Central
22 Warri North Koko — 137895 Delta South
23 Warri South Warri — 303417 Delta South
24 Warri South West Ogbe-Ijoh — 116681 Delta South
25 Ukwuani Obiaruku — 149069 Delta North

25 LGAs total.

Detailed Profile of Each LGA in Delta State

Each Local Government Area in Delta State has a distinct character, history, and economic function. Below is a comprehensive profile of all 25 LGAs.

1
Headquarters Issele-Uku
Population (est.) 104062
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Issele-Uku Idumuje-Ugboko Obior Onicha-Olona Ezi Nkwu-Nzu

Aniocha North is one of the Anioma LGAs in northern Delta State and contains several historic communities and traditional institutions. Agriculture, commerce, palm produce, cassava, yam, plantain, small-scale manufacturing and services are important economic activities.

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2
Headquarters Ogwashi-Uku
Population (est.) 142045
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ogwashi-Uku Ubulu-Uku Ejeme-Aniogor Nsukwa Issele-Mkpitime Oko

Aniocha South is an important Anioma LGA centred on Ogwashi-Uku, a major traditional and commercial community. Agriculture, palm oil, cassava, yam, plantain, food processing, commerce and small-scale businesses support the local economy.

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3

Bomadi LGA

Delta South
Headquarters Bomadi
Population (est.) 86016
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Bomadi Akugbene Esama Ogbeinama Torugbene

Bomadi is a predominantly riverine LGA in southern Delta State with extensive waterways and Ijaw communities. Fishing, aquaculture, farming, palm produce, river transportation, petty trade and petroleum-related activities are important.

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4

Burutu LGA

Delta South
Headquarters Burutu
Population (est.) 207977
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Burutu Odimodi Obodo Ogulagha Forcados Okpokri

Burutu is one of Delta State's major riverine and petroleum-linked LGAs and contains important waterways and coastal communities. Fishing, oil and gas services, river transport, shipping, seafood processing, farming and trading are major activities.

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5

Ethiope East LGA

Delta Central
Headquarters Isiokolo
Population (est.) 200942
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Isiokolo Abraka Oria Ovu Eku Ethiope Agbon

Ethiope East is an important Urhobo LGA and includes Abraka, one of Delta State's notable university and tourism communities. Agriculture, education, commerce, hospitality, tourism, palm produce, cassava, rubber and small businesses drive the local economy.

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6

Ethiope West LGA

Delta Central
Headquarters Oghara
Population (est.) 202207
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Oghara Jesse Sapele Road corridor Mosogar Ovu

Ethiope West is a major Urhobo LGA in western Delta and includes Oghara, an important petroleum and commercial centre. Oil and gas, agriculture, commerce, construction, palm products, cassava and services are major economic activities.

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7
Headquarters Owa Oyibu
Population (est.) 188657
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Owa Oyibu Umunede Owa Idumuesah Mbiri Ute-Ogbeje

Ika North East is part of the Ika/Anioma cultural area and has strong agricultural and commercial traditions. Agriculture, palm oil, cassava, yam, rubber, food processing, commerce and services are important.

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8

Ika South LGA

Delta North
Headquarters Agbor
Population (est.) 179363
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Agbor Owa-Alero Owa Alihame Alisimie Boji-Boji

Ika South contains Agbor, one of Delta State's oldest and most important commercial and traditional centres. Commerce, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, palm oil, cassava, yam, education and services are major economic activities.

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9

Isoko North LGA

Delta South
Headquarters Ozoro
Population (est.) 142021
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ozoro Otor-Owhe Ellu Emevor Owhelogbo Ofagbe

Isoko North is an important Isoko-speaking LGA with Ozoro as its headquarters and commercial centre. Agriculture, oil and gas, palm oil, cassava, yam, fishing, commerce and services support the economy.

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10

Isoko South LGA

Delta South
Headquarters Oleh
Population (est.) 134192
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Oleh Olomoro Uzere Emede Aviara Irri

Isoko South contains several important Isoko communities and petroleum-producing areas. Oil and gas, agriculture, palm oil, cassava, yam, fishing, aquaculture and commerce are major economic activities.

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11

Ndokwa East LGA

Delta North
Headquarters Aboh
Population (est.) 103171
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Aboh Ashaka Akarai Abala Ibedeni Onyah

Ndokwa East is a largely riverine and agricultural LGA with strong Ukwuani/Ndokwa cultural heritage. Oil and gas, agriculture, fishing, palm oil, cassava, yam, rice, river transport and commerce are important.

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12

Ndokwa West LGA

Delta North
Headquarters Kwale
Population (est.) 149806
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Kwale Obiaruku Utagba-Ogbe Utagba-Omeru Abbi

Ndokwa West is a major Ndokwa/ Ukwuani-speaking LGA with Kwale as its headquarters. Oil and gas, agriculture, palm oil, cassava, yam, rice, fishing, commerce and small businesses are important.

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13

Okpe LGA

Delta Central
Headquarters Orerokpe
Population (est.) 128939
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Orerokpe Oha Mereje Sapele Road corridor Okwuwo

Okpe is an important Urhobo LGA located near Sapele and Warri and is the seat of the Orodje of Okpe. Agriculture, commerce, construction, services, oil and gas support activities and manufacturing contribute to the economy.

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14
Headquarters Akwukwu-Igbo
Population (est.) 109938
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Akwukwu-Igbo Ibusa Ebu Illah Okpanam

Oshimili North is an Anioma LGA north of Asaba with important historic communities including Ibusa and Akwukwu-Igbo. Agriculture, commerce, transport, food processing, palm oil, cassava, yam and services support the local economy.

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15
Headquarters Asaba
Population (est.) 149603
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Asaba Okpanam Oko Cable Point Ogbeogonogo Marine Gate

Oshimili South contains Asaba, the capital of Delta State, and is the political and administrative centre of the state. Government, commerce, real estate, construction, transportation, hospitality, education and services dominate the economy.

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16

Patani LGA

Delta South
Headquarters Patani
Population (est.) 67575
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Patani Uduophori Bolou-Ndoro Torugbene Agoloma

Patani is a riverine LGA with strong Ijaw cultural traditions and extensive waterways. Fishing, agriculture, aquaculture, river transportation, palm produce, trading and petroleum-related activities support the economy.

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17

Sapele LGA

Delta Central
Headquarters Sapele
Population (est.) 171409
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Sapele Amukpe Ogorode Okpe New Road GRA

Sapele is one of Delta State's historic industrial and commercial centres. Manufacturing, timber, commerce, oil and gas services, agriculture, transportation and small businesses are major economic activities.

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18

Udu LGA

Delta Central
Headquarters Otor-Udu
Population (est.) 153710
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Otor-Udu Aladja Ovwian Udu Ekete Owhrode

Udu is an important industrial and residential LGA adjoining Warri and is closely connected with the Delta Steel complex at Aladja. Steel-related industry, oil and gas, manufacturing, commerce, construction, agriculture and services support the economy.

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19

Ughelli North LGA

Delta Central
Headquarters Ughelli
Population (est.) 321028
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ughelli Agbarho Otor-Ughwerhe Evwreni Orogun Otovwodo

Ughelli North is one of Delta State's largest and most commercially important LGAs. Oil and gas, commerce, agriculture, transport, construction, education, services and manufacturing are important.

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20

Ughelli South LGA

Delta Central
Headquarters Otu-Jeremi
Population (est.) 234528
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Otu-Jeremi Ekakpamre Okwagbe Olomu Ogor Ewu

Ughelli South is a major Urhobo LGA with significant petroleum activity and extensive agricultural communities. Oil and gas, agriculture, palm oil, cassava, yam, rubber, commerce and services support the local economy.

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21

Uvwie LGA

Delta Central
Headquarters Effurun
Population (est.) 188401
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Effurun Ekpan Enerhen PTI Road Jakpa Road Ugborikoko

Uvwie is one of Delta State's most urbanised LGAs and forms part of the Warri-Effurun metropolitan area. Oil and gas services, commerce, real estate, transport, education, hospitality, construction and manufacturing are major activities.

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22

Warri North LGA

Delta South
Headquarters Koko
Population (est.) 137895
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Koko Ogidigben Gbokoda Ogbinbiri Tebu Eghoro

Warri North is a predominantly riverine LGA containing Koko and several Itsekiri communities. Oil and gas, fishing, shipping, agriculture, palm produce, river transportation and tourism are important.

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23

Warri South LGA

Delta South
Headquarters Warri
Population (est.) 303417
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Warri Okere Ogunu Pessu Edjeba Ugborikoko Ugbuwherhe

Warri South contains Warri city, one of Nigeria's major petroleum, commercial and industrial centres. Oil and gas, petroleum services, commerce, shipping, manufacturing, construction, transport and services dominate the economy.

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24
Headquarters Ogbe-Ijoh
Population (est.) 116681
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ogbe-Ijoh Ogidigben Escravos Ugborodo Oporoza Gbaramatu

Warri South West is a major coastal and petroleum-producing LGA containing several important riverine communities. Oil and gas, fishing, shipping, petroleum logistics, agriculture, river transportation and seafood production are major activities.

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25

Ukwuani LGA

Delta North
Headquarters Obiaruku
Population (est.) 149069
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Obiaruku Umuaja Eboh Amai Umutu Abraka-Igun

Ukwuani is an important Ndokwa/Ukwuani cultural LGA and is famous for the source of the River Ethiope. Agriculture, palm oil, cassava, yam, rice, rubber, fishing, commerce and small-scale processing are major activities.

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About Local Government Areas in Delta State

Local Government Areas (LGAs) are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Delta State has 25 LGAs.

What Is an LGA Chairman?

Each LGA in Delta State is headed by an elected Local Government Chairman.

History of LGA Creation in Nigeria

Nigeria's current 774 LGAs were created through a series of administrative reforms. For the full story, see the guide to History of State Creation in Nigeria.

Frequently Asked Questions — Delta State LGAs

How many local government areas does Delta State have?

Delta State has 25 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

What are the 25 local governments of Delta State?

The 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State are: Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Bomadi, Burutu, Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Ika North East, Ika South, Isoko North, Isoko South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Okpe, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, Patani, Sapele, Udu, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Uvwie, Warri North, Warri South, Warri South West, Ukwuani.

What is the biggest local government in Delta State?

Delta State has 25 LGAs of varying sizes.

What is the smallest local government in Delta State?

Area data is available for each LGA in the table on this page.

Which local government area in Delta State is the richest?

Economic value varies by LGA based on natural resources, commerce, and infrastructure. The LGA containing the state capital — Asaba — typically has the highest concentration of economic activity and government institutions.

What is an LGA in Nigeria?

LGA stands for Local Government Area. It is the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal government and state governments. Nigeria has 774 LGAs in total across its 36 states and the FCT. Each LGA is headed by an elected chairman and councillors. LGAs receive federal allocations monthly from the Federation Account and are responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, community development, and local roads.