Yewa North Local Government Area
Yewa North is the largest Ogun LGA by land area in the published LGA land-area dataset and is a major agricultural region.
Communities & Notable Areas in Yewa North LGA
Yewa North LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Yewa North LGA
Yewa North forms part of historic Yewaland, with Ayetoro and other towns serving as important traditional and commercial centres.
Geography of Yewa North LGA
The LGA contains extensive farmland, forests, rivers and rural settlements. Its large land area provides significant agricultural potential.
Economy of Yewa North LGA
Agriculture, livestock, forestry, cross-border trade, food processing and commerce are important.
About Yewa North LGA — Key Facts & Context
Yewa 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
Yewa North LGA covers an area of approximately 2,043 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Ayetoro.
History of Yewa North LGA Creation
Yewa 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.
Yewa North LGA and Ogun State
As part of Ogun State in the South West geopolitical zone, Yewa 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 — Yewa North LGA
What is Yewa North LGA known for?
Yewa North is the largest Ogun LGA by land area in the published LGA land-area dataset and is a major agricultural region.
What is the headquarters of Yewa North LGA?
The headquarters of Yewa North LGA is Ayetoro, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Yewa North in Ogun State?
Yewa North is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Ogun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Ayetoro. The LGA covers an area of approximately 2,043 km².
What are the communities in Yewa North LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Yewa North LGA include: Ayetoro, Igbokofin, Eggua, Owode-Yewa, Imasayi.
When was Yewa North LGA created?
Yewa 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 Yewa North LGA in Ogun State?
Yewa North LGA covers an area of approximately 2,043 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Ogun State.
What is the population of Yewa North LGA?
The estimated population of Yewa North LGA is approximately 319743. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.