Ondo State • Local Government Areas

All 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo State

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

18 LGAs

Complete List of LGAs in Ondo State

# LGA Name Headquarters Area (km²)
1 Akoko North-East Ikare-Akoko —
2 Akoko North-West Okeagbe —
3 Akoko South-East Isua-Akoko —
4 Akoko South-West Oka-Akoko —
5 Akure North Iju/Itaogbolu —
6 Akure South Akure —
7 Ese-Odo Igbekebo —
8 Idanre Idanre —
9 Ifedore Igbara-Oke —
10 Ilaje Igbokoda —
11 Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Ile-Oluji —
12 Irele Ode-Irele —
13 Odigbo Ore —
14 Okitipupa Okitipupa —
15 Ondo East Bolorunduro —
16 Ondo West Ondo —
17 Ose Ifon —
18 Owo Owo —

18 LGAs total.

Detailed Profile of Each LGA in Ondo State

Each Local Government Area in Ondo State has a distinct character, history, and economic function. Below is a comprehensive profile of all 18 LGAs.

Headquarters Ikare-Akoko

Northern Ondo LGA centred on Ikare-Akoko. The area is known for agriculture, commerce, hills and the distinctive cultural heritage of the Akoko people.

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Headquarters Okeagbe

Northern Ondo LGA containing Okeagbe and other historic Akoko communities. Agriculture and local commerce are important economic activities.

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Headquarters Isua-Akoko

Akoko LGA containing Isua and other communities. The area has a strong agricultural base and distinctive traditional institutions.

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Headquarters Oka-Akoko

LGA centred on Oka-Akoko and home to Akungba-Akoko, a major university town. Agriculture, education and commerce are important to the local economy.

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Headquarters Iju/Itaogbolu

LGA immediately north of the state capital. It contains agricultural communities and serves as part of the wider Akure metropolitan economic area.

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Headquarters Akure

Capital LGA of Ondo State and location of Akure city. It contains major government institutions, markets, universities, businesses, cultural landmarks and transport infrastructure.

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Headquarters Igbekebo

Riverine LGA in southern Ondo with extensive waterways, fishing communities, wetlands and coastal cultural influences.

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Headquarters Idanre

Historic LGA and home of the famous Idanre Hills. Agriculture, tourism and traditional cultural institutions are major features.

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Headquarters Igbara-Oke

Central Ondo LGA containing Igbara-Oke and other agricultural communities. The area benefits from its proximity to Akure and major road networks.

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Headquarters Igbokoda

Coastal and riverine LGA known for fishing, waterways, mangroves, marine resources, oil and gas activity and the Igbokoda waterfront.

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Headquarters Ile-Oluji

Agricultural LGA containing Ile-Oluji and Oke-Igbo. The area is known for cocoa and other crops and is associated with the culturally important Igbo Olodumare forest.

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Headquarters Ode-Irele

Southern Ondo LGA in the Ikale-speaking area. Agriculture, commerce and traditional cultural institutions are important to the local economy.

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Headquarters Ore

Large southern LGA centred on Ore, an important commercial and transport hub linking southwestern Nigeria. Agriculture, trade and logistics are major activities.

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Headquarters Okitipupa

Important southern Ondo town and centre of the Ikale area. Agriculture, commerce, education and oil-related activities contribute to the local economy.

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Headquarters Bolorunduro

LGA east of Ondo town with agricultural and riverine communities. Farming and local commerce are important sources of livelihood.

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Headquarters Ondo

Historic Ondo LGA and home to Ondo town, seat of the Osemawe. The area is important for agriculture, commerce, education and cultural heritage.

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Headquarters Ifon

Northern Ondo LGA headquartered at Ifon. Agriculture, forestry, quarrying and local trade are important economic activities.

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Headquarters Owo

Historic Owo Kingdom and major northern Ondo commercial centre. Owo is famous for archaeological discoveries, traditional art, the Owo Museum and the Olowo palace.

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About Local Government Areas in Ondo State

Local Government Areas (LGAs) are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Ondo State has 18 LGAs.

What Is an LGA Chairman?

Each LGA in Ondo 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 — Ondo State LGAs

How many local government areas does Ondo State have?

Ondo State has 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

What are the 18 local governments of Ondo State?

The 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo State are: Akoko North-East, Akoko North-West, Akoko South-East, Akoko South-West, Akure North, Akure South, Ese-Odo, Idanre, Ifedore, Ilaje, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo, Irele, Odigbo, Okitipupa, Ondo East, Ondo West, Ose, Owo.

What is the biggest local government in Ondo State?

Ondo State has 18 LGAs of varying sizes.

What is the smallest local government in Ondo State?

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

Which local government area in Ondo State is the richest?

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