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.
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.
Aniocha North LGA
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.
Full profile of Aniocha North LGA →Aniocha South LGA
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.
Full profile of Aniocha South LGA →Bomadi LGA
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.
Full profile of Bomadi LGA →Burutu LGA
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.
Full profile of Burutu LGA →Ethiope East LGA
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.
Full profile of Ethiope East LGA →Ethiope West LGA
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.
Full profile of Ethiope West LGA →Ika North East LGA
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.
Full profile of Ika North East LGA →Ika South LGA
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.
Full profile of Ika South LGA →Isoko North LGA
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.
Full profile of Isoko North LGA →Isoko South LGA
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.
Full profile of Isoko South LGA →Ndokwa East LGA
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.
Full profile of Ndokwa East LGA →Ndokwa West LGA
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.
Full profile of Ndokwa West LGA →Okpe LGA
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.
Full profile of Okpe LGA →Oshimili North LGA
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.
Full profile of Oshimili North LGA →Oshimili South LGA
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.
Full profile of Oshimili South LGA →Patani LGA
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.
Full profile of Patani LGA →Sapele LGA
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.
Full profile of Sapele LGA →Udu LGA
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.
Full profile of Udu LGA →Ughelli North LGA
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.
Full profile of Ughelli North LGA →Ughelli South LGA
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.
Full profile of Ughelli South LGA →Uvwie LGA
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.
Full profile of Uvwie LGA →Warri North LGA
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.
Full profile of Warri North LGA →Warri South LGA
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.
Full profile of Warri South LGA →Warri South West LGA
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.
Full profile of Warri South West LGA →Ukwuani LGA
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.
Full profile of Ukwuani LGA →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.