Osun State • Local Government Areas

All 30 Local Government Areas of Osun State

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

30 LGAs
8,549 Total km²
1,108 Largest (km²)

Osun State LGA Records

Largest LGA by Area Aiyedaade 1,108 km² HQ: Gbongan
Smallest LGA by Area Osogbo 42 km² HQ: Osogbo
State Capital Osogbo Administrative & economic hub

Complete List of LGAs in Osun State

# LGA Name Headquarters Area (km²) Population (est.) Zone
1 Aiyedaade Largest Gbongan 1,108 212700 Osun West
2 Aiyedire Ile-Ogbo 261 105600 Osun West
3 Atakunmosa East Iperindo 237 105300 Osun East
4 Atakunmosa West Osu 575 94000 Osun East
5 Boluwaduro Otan-Ayegbaju 143 98000 Osun Central
6 Boripe Iragbiji 131 193000 Osun Central
7 Ede North Oja-Timi 114 120500 Osun West
8 Ede South Ede 218 111500 Osun West
9 Egbedore Awo 269 137000 Osun West
10 Ejigbo Ejigbo 371 178000 Osun West
11 Ife Central Ile-Ife 110 250000 Osun East
12 Ife East Oke-Ogbo 171 284000 Osun East
13 Ife North Ipetumodu 886 230000 Osun East
14 Ife South Ifetedo 727 205000 Osun East
15 Ifedayo Oke-Ila Orangun 128 52000 Osun Central
16 Ifelodun Ikirun 114 143000 Osun Central
17 Ila Ila-Orangun 302 93000 Osun Central
18 Ilesa East Ilesa 70 182000 Osun East
19 Ilesa West Ilesa 63 185000 Osun East
20 Irepodun Ilobu 64 178000 Osun Central
21 Irewole Ikire 269 195000 Osun West
22 Isokan Apomu 179 144000 Osun West
23 Iwo Iwo 213 250000 Osun West
24 Obokun Ibokun 525 172000 Osun East
25 Odo-Otin Okuku 293 198000 Osun Central
26 Ola-Oluwa Bode-Osi 326 115000 Osun West
27 Olorunda Igbona 97 200000 Osun Central
28 Oriade Ile-Ogbo 464 224000 Osun East
29 Orolu Ifon-Osun 79 154000 Osun Central
30 Osogbo Smallest Osogbo 42 255000 Osun Central

30 LGAs total. Combined land area: 8,549 km².

Detailed Profile of Each LGA in Osun State

Each Local Government Area in Osun State has a distinct character, history, and economic function. Below is a comprehensive profile of all 30 LGAs.

1

Aiyedaade LGA

Largest by area Osun West
Headquarters Gbongan
Land area 1,108 km²
Population (est.) 212700
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Gbongan Orile-Owu Ode-Omu Wakajaye

Aiyedaade is one of the largest LGAs by land area in Osun State. Agriculture is the dominant economic activity. Cocoa, cassava, yam, plantain, oil palm, maize, cashew and livestock are important. Trading and small businesses are concentrated around Gbongan and other major settlements.

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2

Aiyedire LGA

Osun West
Headquarters Ile-Ogbo
Land area 261 km²
Population (est.) 105600
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ile-Ogbo Kuta Oluponna Oke-Amola

Aiyedire is located in the southern part of Osun State. Agriculture, food processing, trading and livestock are major activities. Cassava, yam, maize, cocoa, plantain and oil palm are cultivated.

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Headquarters Iperindo
Land area 237 km²
Population (est.) 105300
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Iperindo Iwara Ibodi Ifewara

Atakunmosa East is one of the mineral-rich and agriculturally important LGAs in eastern Osun. Agriculture, cocoa, oil palm, plantain, cassava and food crops are important. The area also has significant mineral potential including gold and other solid minerals.

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Headquarters Osu
Land area 575 km²
Population (est.) 94000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Osu Ifewara Imesi-Ile Iwaraja

Atakunmosa West is known for its forest resources, hills and mineral deposits. Farming, cocoa, oil palm, cassava, plantain and livestock are major activities. Gold and other mineral resources also contribute to the local economy.

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5

Boluwaduro LGA

Osun Central
Headquarters Otan-Ayegbaju
Land area 143 km²
Population (est.) 98000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Otan-Ayegbaju Igbajo Oke-Ila Oba-Ile

Boluwaduro is one of the smaller northern LGAs by land area. Agriculture, trading and livestock are major activities. Crops include cassava, yam, maize, beans, plantain, cocoa-yam and oil palm.

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6

Boripe LGA

Osun Central
Headquarters Iragbiji
Land area 131 km²
Population (est.) 193000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Iragbiji Iree Ada Ikire-Ile

Boripe is home to Iree and is an important agricultural and educational area. Agriculture, trading, food processing and education are important. Cashew, pineapple, citrus, cassava, yam, maize and vegetables are produced.

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7

Ede North LGA

Osun West
Headquarters Oja-Timi
Land area 114 km²
Population (est.) 120500
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ede Oja-Timi Abere Sekona

Ede North forms part of the wider Ede urban area. Commerce, education, agriculture, transport, food processing and small businesses dominate the economy.

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8

Ede South LGA

Osun West
Headquarters Ede
Land area 218 km²
Population (est.) 111500
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ede Oke-Iresi Sabo Sekona

Ede South contains the core historic Ede urban area. Commerce, transport, agriculture, education, food processing and services are major economic activities.

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9

Egbedore LGA

Osun West
Headquarters Awo
Land area 269 km²
Population (est.) 137000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Awo Ara Ido-Osun Iragberi Okinni

Egbedore is located northwest of Osogbo and contains important agricultural communities. Agriculture is dominant, including maize, cassava, rice, beans, vegetables, poultry and livestock. Commerce and transport are also important.

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10

Ejigbo LGA

Osun West
Headquarters Ejigbo
Land area 371 km²
Population (est.) 178000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ejigbo Ilawo Inisa Ika Oke-Mesi

Ejigbo is one of the larger commercial towns in western Osun. Agriculture, commerce, food processing, livestock and trading are major activities. Cassava, yam, maize, plantain and vegetables are widely produced.

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11
Headquarters Ile-Ife
Land area 110 km²
Population (est.) 250000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ile-Ife Moore Sabo Modakeke Road axis OAU area

Ife Central contains the historic core of Ile-Ife and several major cultural institutions. Education, tourism, culture, commerce, services and agriculture dominate the local economy.

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12

Ife East LGA

Osun East
Headquarters Oke-Ogbo
Land area 171 km²
Population (est.) 284000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Oke-Ogbo Modakeke Mayfair Ife-Ibadan Road corridor

Ife East contains Modakeke and important parts of the greater Ile-Ife urban area. Agriculture, commerce, education, transport and small businesses are major activities. Cocoa, oil palm, cassava and food crops are important.

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13

Ife North LGA

Osun East
Headquarters Ipetumodu
Land area 886 km²
Population (est.) 230000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ipetumodu Edunabon Moro Asipa Yakoyo

Ife North is one of the largest LGAs in Osun State by land area. Agriculture is dominant, especially cocoa, cassava, yam, maize, kolanut and palm produce. Poultry and livestock are also important.

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14

Ife South LGA

Osun East
Headquarters Ifetedo
Land area 727 km²
Population (est.) 205000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ifetedo Ile-Ogbo Akinlalu Oke-Opa

Ife South is a predominantly agricultural LGA south of Ile-Ife. Agriculture, forestry, cocoa, cassava, yam, oil palm and livestock are important economic activities.

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15

Ifedayo LGA

Osun Central
Headquarters Oke-Ila Orangun
Land area 128 km²
Population (est.) 52000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Oke-Ila Orangun Ora Igbajo

Ifedayo is one of the smaller LGAs in northern Osun. Agriculture, trading and small-scale businesses are important. Cassava, yam, maize, plantain and vegetables are cultivated.

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16

Ifelodun LGA

Osun Central
Headquarters Ikirun
Land area 114 km²
Population (est.) 143000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ikirun Iragbiji Road Okua Eko-Ende

Ifelodun is centred around Ikirun, an important commercial town in northern Osun. Commerce, agriculture, food processing, transport and small-scale manufacturing are major activities.

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17

Ila LGA

Osun Central
Headquarters Ila-Orangun
Land area 302 km²
Population (est.) 93000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ila-Orangun Oke-Ila Aran-Orin

Ila is a historic northern Osun kingdom and an important cultural centre. Agriculture, commerce and traditional crafts are important. Cassava, yam, maize, plantain, vegetables and livestock are produced.

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18
Headquarters Ilesa
Land area 70 km²
Population (est.) 182000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ilesa Irojo Isinkin Imo Brewery Road

Ilesa East contains the core urban area of historic Ilesa. Commerce, education, services, agriculture, mining and small-scale manufacturing are important.

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19
Headquarters Ilesa
Land area 63 km²
Population (est.) 185000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ilesa Ereja Isokun Okesa Imo

Ilesa West forms part of the greater Ilesa urban area. Commerce, education, transport, services, agriculture and small-scale manufacturing support the local economy.

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20

Irepodun LGA

Osun Central
Headquarters Ilobu
Land area 64 km²
Population (est.) 178000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ilobu Erin-Osun Ifon-Osun Oke-Baale

Irepodun is one of the most densely settled LGAs around the Osogbo metropolitan area. Commerce, agriculture, food processing, transport and services are important economic activities.

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21

Irewole LGA

Osun West
Headquarters Ikire
Land area 269 km²
Population (est.) 195000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ikire Apomu Ikoyi Oke-Aba

Irewole is an important southern Osun commercial and agricultural LGA. Agriculture, commerce, transport, cocoa, cassava, yam, maize, plantain and palm products are important.

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22

Isokan LGA

Osun West
Headquarters Apomu
Land area 179 km²
Population (est.) 144000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Apomu Ikire Asaba Alusekere

Isokan is an agricultural LGA in southern Osun. Agriculture, trading, cocoa, cassava, yam, maize, plantain and livestock are important.

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23

Iwo LGA

Osun West
Headquarters Iwo
Land area 213 km²
Population (est.) 250000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Iwo Oluwo Palace Bowen University area Oke-Adan

Iwo is one of the largest urban centres in Osun State. Commerce, education, agriculture, transport, food processing and services dominate the local economy.

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24

Obokun LGA

Osun East
Headquarters Ibokun
Land area 525 km²
Population (est.) 172000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ibokun Esa-Oke Ipetu-Ijesa Imesi-Ile

Obokun is an important agricultural and mineral-bearing LGA in Ijesaland. Agriculture, cocoa, oil palm, cassava, yam, forestry, mining and trading are important.

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25

Odo-Otin LGA

Osun Central
Headquarters Okuku
Land area 293 km²
Population (est.) 198000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Okuku Ikirun Igbajo Oyan Asaba

Odo-Otin is a major agricultural LGA in northern Osun. Agriculture, commerce, livestock, food processing and trading are major activities. Cassava, yam, maize, rice and vegetables are produced.

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26

Ola-Oluwa LGA

Osun West
Headquarters Bode-Osi
Land area 326 km²
Population (est.) 115000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Bode-Osi Ilobu Iwara Obafemi Awolowo Road corridor

Ola-Oluwa is predominantly rural and agricultural. Agriculture, cassava, yam, maize, cocoa, oil palm, livestock and small-scale commerce are important.

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27

Olorunda LGA

Osun Central
Headquarters Igbona
Land area 97 km²
Population (est.) 200000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Igbona Osogbo Oke-Fia Alekuwodo Lameco

Olorunda surrounds important parts of the Osogbo metropolitan area. Commerce, government, education, transport, construction, services and small businesses dominate the economy.

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28

Oriade LGA

Osun East
Headquarters Ile-Ogbo
Land area 464 km²
Population (est.) 224000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ile-Ogbo Ipetu-Ijesa Erinmo Ijebu-Jesa Erin-Ijesa

Oriade contains Erin-Ijesa Waterfalls and several major tourism and cultural landscapes. Agriculture, tourism, cocoa, oil palm, cassava, plantain, forestry and commerce are important.

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29

Orolu LGA

Osun Central
Headquarters Ifon-Osun
Land area 79 km²
Population (est.) 154000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Ifon-Osun Iba Oke-Eba Oke-Imesi

Orolu is one of the smaller LGAs by land area. Agriculture, commerce, food processing, livestock and small businesses are major activities.

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30

Osogbo LGA

Smallest by area Osun Central
Headquarters Osogbo
Land area 42 km²
Population (est.) 255000
Created 1991
Notable communities & areas:
Osogbo Oke-Baale Gbodofon Ogo-Oluwa Isale-Osun Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

Osogbo is the capital of Osun State and one of its principal commercial and cultural centres. Government, commerce, education, tourism, services, manufacturing, construction and transport are major economic activities.

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About Local Government Areas in Osun State

Local Government Areas (LGAs) are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Osun State has 30 LGAs.

What Is an LGA Chairman?

Each LGA in Osun 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 — Osun State LGAs

How many local government areas does Osun State have?

Osun State has 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

What are the 30 local governments of Osun State?

The 30 Local Government Areas of Osun State are: Aiyedaade, Aiyedire, Atakunmosa East, Atakunmosa West, Boluwaduro, Boripe, Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore, Ejigbo, Ife Central, Ife East, Ife North, Ife South, Ifedayo, Ifelodun, Ila, Ilesa East, Ilesa West, Irepodun, Irewole, Isokan, Iwo, Obokun, Odo-Otin, Ola-Oluwa, Olorunda, Oriade, Orolu, Osogbo.

What is the biggest local government in Osun State?

Aiyedaade LGA is the largest local government area in Osun State by land area, covering approximately 1,108 km². Its headquarters is Gbongan.

What is the smallest local government in Osun State?

Osogbo LGA is the smallest local government area in Osun State by land area, covering approximately 42 km².

Which local government area in Osun State is the richest?

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