Remo North Local Government Area
Remo North is a compact LGA containing several historic Remo communities.
Communities & Notable Areas in Remo North LGA
Remo North LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Remo North LGA
Remo North forms part of historic Remoland and contains traditional communities that maintained their own political institutions within the wider Remo system.
Geography of Remo North LGA
The LGA contains rolling terrain, agricultural land, settlements and forest remnants.
Economy of Remo North LGA
Agriculture, commerce, education, food processing and small businesses support the local economy.
About Remo North LGA — Key Facts & Context
Remo North Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Ogun State in Nigeria. Local Government Areas are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Each LGA is governed by an elected Local Government Chairman and councillors, responsible for primary education, basic healthcare, local roads, and community development.
Size and Geography
Remo North LGA covers an area of approximately 195 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Isara-Remo.
History of Remo North LGA Creation
Remo North LGA was formally established in 1976 as part of Nigeria's local government reform exercises carried out by the federal military government. Nigeria's current system of 774 LGAs was built through a series of administrative reforms — most significantly the 1976 reform under General Murtala Muhammed and subsequent exercises in 1991 and 1996. For the full context, see History of State Creation in Nigeria.
Remo North LGA and Ogun State
As part of Ogun State in the South West geopolitical zone, Remo North LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Ogun State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Remo North LGA
What is Remo North LGA known for?
Remo North is a compact LGA containing several historic Remo communities.
What is the headquarters of Remo North LGA?
The headquarters of Remo North LGA is Isara-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Remo North in Ogun State?
Remo North is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Ogun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Isara-Remo. The LGA covers an area of approximately 195 km².
What are the communities in Remo North LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Remo North LGA include: Isara-Remo, Ilara, Ode-Remo, Ipara, Akaka.
When was Remo North LGA created?
Remo North LGA was created in 1976, making it approximately 50 years old. It was established as part of Nigeria's LGA creation exercises under the federal military government.
How large is Remo North LGA in Ogun State?
Remo North LGA covers an area of approximately 195 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Ogun State.
What is the population of Remo North LGA?
The estimated population of Remo North LGA is approximately 103888. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.