Ogun State • Local Government Areas

All 20 Local Government Areas of Ogun State

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

20 LGAs
16,362 Total km²
2,043 Largest (km²)

Ogun State LGA Records

Largest LGA by Area Yewa North 2,043 km² HQ: Ayetoro
Smallest LGA by Area Abeokuta South 57 km² HQ: Ake, Abeokuta
State Capital Abeokuta Administrative & economic hub

Complete List of LGAs in Ogun State

# LGA Name Headquarters Area (km²) Population (est.) Zone
1 Abeokuta North Akomoje 723 345715 Ogun Central
2 Abeokuta South Smallest Ake, Abeokuta 57 435289 Ogun Central
3 Ado-Odo/Ota Ota 885 916897 Ogun West
4 Ewekoro Itori 631 95811 Ogun Central
5 Ifo Ifo 487 937655 Ogun Central
6 Ijebu East Ogbere 1,985 190087 Ogun East
7 Ijebu North Ijebu-Igbo 969 487846 Ogun East
8 Ijebu North East Atan 124 119635 Ogun East
9 Ijebu Ode Ijebu Ode 209 273321 Ogun East
10 Ikenne Ikenne 137 207163 Ogun East
11 Imeko Afon Imeko 1,711 144278 Ogun West
12 Ipokia Ipokia 576 261562 Ogun West
13 Obafemi Owode Owode 1,430 408805 Ogun Central
14 Odeda Odeda 1,547 190496 Ogun Central
15 Odogbolu Odogbolu 568 218513 Ogun East
16 Ogun Waterside Abigi 860 129043 Ogun East
17 Remo North Isara-Remo 195 103888 Ogun East
18 Sagamu Sagamu 640 445003 Ogun East
19 Yewa North Largest Ayetoro 2,043 319743 Ogun West
20 Yewa South Ilaro 585 292749 Ogun West

20 LGAs total. Combined land area: 16,362 km².

Detailed Profile of Each LGA in Ogun State

Each Local Government Area in Ogun State has a distinct character, history, and economic function. Below is a comprehensive profile of all 20 LGAs.

1
Headquarters Akomoje
Land area 723 km²
Population (est.) 345715
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Akomoje Oke-Ona Lafenwa Oke-Mosan Oyan Ijaiye

Abeokuta North surrounds important northern parts of the state capital and contains several expanding residential and commercial communities. Agriculture, commerce, construction, public administration, real estate and services are important economic activities.

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2

Abeokuta South LGA

Smallest by area Ogun Central
Headquarters Ake, Abeokuta
Land area 57 km²
Population (est.) 435289
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ake Ijebu Road Kuto Itoko Adatan Isale-Igbein Olumo Rock

Abeokuta South contains the historic core of Abeokuta and many of the city's major government, cultural and commercial landmarks. Commerce, government, tourism, hospitality, education, real estate and services dominate the economy.

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3
Headquarters Ota
Land area 885 km²
Population (est.) 916897
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ota Sango-Ota Agbara Igbesa Ijoko Joju Atan

Ado-Odo/Ota is one of the most populous and industrialised LGAs in Ogun State and has strong economic connections with Lagos. One of Ogun's largest industrial and commercial economies, driven by manufacturing, logistics, real estate, construction and trade.

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4

Ewekoro LGA

Ogun Central
Headquarters Itori
Land area 631 km²
Population (est.) 95811
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ewekoro Itori Papalanto Wasimi Obada

Ewekoro is an important industrial LGA because of its limestone deposits and cement manufacturing activities. Cement manufacturing, limestone extraction, quarrying, agriculture, transport and commerce are major activities.

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5

Ifo LGA

Ogun Central
Headquarters Ifo
Land area 487 km²
Population (est.) 937655
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ifo Agbado Oke-Aro Coker Itori Road Ibogun

Ifo is one of Ogun's fastest-growing urban LGAs because of its proximity to Lagos and expanding residential communities. Real estate, construction, commerce, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture and services drive the local economy.

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6
Headquarters Ogbere
Land area 1,985 km²
Population (est.) 190087
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ogbere Ijebu Ife Orita Awa Itele

Ijebu East is one of the largest LGAs by land area in Ogun State and contains extensive rural and forest landscapes. Agriculture, forestry, oil palm, cocoa, fishing, commerce and emerging industrial activity are important.

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7
Headquarters Ijebu-Igbo
Land area 969 km²
Population (est.) 487846
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ijebu-Igbo Ago-Iwoye Oru Osun Awa

Ijebu North is centred on Ijebu-Igbo and is one of the major population and commercial centres in Ogun East. Agriculture, cocoa, oil palm, timber, commerce, education and small-scale manufacturing are major economic activities.

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Headquarters Atan
Land area 124 km²
Population (est.) 119635
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Atan Ogbere Ososa Isonyin

Ijebu North East is a relatively compact LGA located within the Ijebu cultural area. Agriculture, commerce, food processing, transportation and small businesses are important.

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9

Ijebu Ode LGA

Ogun East
Headquarters Ijebu Ode
Land area 209 km²
Population (est.) 273321
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ijebu Ode Ita-Aladan Porogun Odo-Nla Imagbon

Ijebu Ode is the historic political and cultural capital of Ijebuland and one of Ogun State's most important cities. Commerce, education, hospitality, transport, agriculture and services are major economic activities.

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10

Ikenne LGA

Ogun East
Headquarters Ikenne
Land area 137 km²
Population (est.) 207163
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ikenne Ilishan-Remo Sagamu Road Ogijo Babcock University

Ikenne is part of Remoland and is home to Ilishan-Remo and major educational institutions. Education, agriculture, commerce, real estate, hospitality and services are major economic activities.

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11
Headquarters Imeko
Land area 1,711 km²
Population (est.) 144278
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Imeko Afon Ilara Ijoun Ketu communities

Imeko Afon is a large western Ogun LGA bordering the Republic of Benin and has significant agricultural and cross-border trade potential. Agriculture, livestock, forestry, cross-border trade and local commerce are important economic activities.

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12

Ipokia LGA

Ogun West
Headquarters Ipokia
Land area 576 km²
Population (est.) 261562
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ipokia Idiroko Ihunbo Agada Odan

Ipokia is a major border LGA containing Idiroko and several communities involved in Nigeria-Benin trade. Cross-border trade, agriculture, transport, fishing, commerce and small businesses are major activities.

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13

Obafemi Owode LGA

Ogun Central
Headquarters Owode
Land area 1,430 km²
Population (est.) 408805
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Owode Mowe Ofada Obafemi Warewa Magboro

Obafemi Owode is one of the largest LGAs around the Lagos-Ogun growth corridor and has experienced major population growth. Agriculture, real estate, construction, logistics, commerce and residential development are major economic activities.

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14

Odeda LGA

Ogun Central
Headquarters Odeda
Land area 1,547 km²
Population (est.) 190496
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Odeda Osiele Alabata Olodo Camp

Odeda is a large agricultural LGA north of Abeokuta and contains important educational and agricultural research facilities. Agriculture, education, food processing, commerce and transportation are major economic activities.

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15

Odogbolu LGA

Ogun East
Headquarters Odogbolu
Land area 568 km²
Population (est.) 218513
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Odogbolu Ososa Imodi Oru-Ijebu Ogbo

Odogbolu is a historic Ijebu-area LGA with agricultural communities and important cultural heritage. Agriculture, palm oil, cocoa, commerce, food processing and services are important.

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Headquarters Abigi
Land area 860 km²
Population (est.) 129043
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Abigi Igbogila Ebute-Igbooro Ilushin Ibiade

Ogun Waterside occupies the eastern coastal portion of Ogun State and has substantial marine and forest resources. Fishing, agriculture, oil palm, forestry, marine resources, trade and emerging industrial activities are important.

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17
Headquarters Isara-Remo
Land area 195 km²
Population (est.) 103888
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Isara-Remo Ilara Ode-Remo Ipara Akaka

Remo North is a compact LGA containing several historic Remo communities. Agriculture, commerce, education, food processing and small businesses support the local economy.

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18

Sagamu LGA

Ogun East
Headquarters Sagamu
Land area 640 km²
Population (est.) 445003
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Sagamu Makun Sabo Ijokun Agbowa Remo Market

Sagamu is one of Ogun State's major commercial and industrial cities and the principal urban centre of Remoland. Manufacturing, commerce, transportation, agriculture, construction, hospitality and services dominate the economy.

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19

Yewa North LGA

Largest by area Ogun West
Headquarters Ayetoro
Land area 2,043 km²
Population (est.) 319743
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ayetoro Igbokofin Eggua Owode-Yewa Imasayi

Yewa North is the largest Ogun LGA by land area in the published LGA land-area dataset and is a major agricultural region. Agriculture, livestock, forestry, cross-border trade, food processing and commerce are important.

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20
Headquarters Ilaro
Land area 585 km²
Population (est.) 292749
Created 1976
Notable communities & areas:
Ilaro Owode Igbogila Ilobi Orun Oke-Odan

Yewa South is centred on Ilaro and contains several historically important Yewa communities. Agriculture, commerce, manufacturing, food processing, education and cross-border trade are important.

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About Local Government Areas in Ogun State

Local Government Areas (LGAs) are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Ogun State has 20 LGAs.

What Is an LGA Chairman?

Each LGA in Ogun 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 — Ogun State LGAs

How many local government areas does Ogun State have?

Ogun State has 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Lagos State is unique in Nigeria for having exactly 20 LGAs. In addition, Lagos State has 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) created to bring governance closer to the people, though these are not recognised as LGAs by the federal government.

What are the 20 local governments of Ogun State?

The 20 Local Government Areas of Ogun State are: Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Ado-Odo/Ota, Ewekoro, Ifo, Ijebu East, Ijebu North, Ijebu North East, Ijebu Ode, Ikenne, Imeko Afon, Ipokia, Obafemi Owode, Odeda, Odogbolu, Ogun Waterside, Remo North, Sagamu, Yewa North, Yewa South.

What is the biggest local government in Ogun State?

Yewa North LGA is the largest local government area in Ogun State by land area, covering approximately 2,043 km². Its headquarters is Ayetoro.

What is the smallest local government in Ogun State?

Abeokuta South LGA is the smallest local government area in Ogun State by land area, covering approximately 57 km².

Which local government area in Ogun State is the richest?

Economic value varies by LGA based on natural resources, commerce, and infrastructure. The LGA containing the state capital — Abeokuta — 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.