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.
Osun State LGA Records
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.
Aiyedaade LGA
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.
Full profile of Aiyedaade LGA →Aiyedire LGA
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.
Full profile of Aiyedire LGA →Atakunmosa East LGA
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.
Full profile of Atakunmosa East LGA →Atakunmosa West LGA
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.
Full profile of Atakunmosa West LGA →Boluwaduro LGA
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.
Full profile of Boluwaduro LGA →Boripe LGA
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.
Full profile of Boripe LGA →Ede North LGA
Ede North forms part of the wider Ede urban area. Commerce, education, agriculture, transport, food processing and small businesses dominate the economy.
Full profile of Ede North LGA →Ede South LGA
Ede South contains the core historic Ede urban area. Commerce, transport, agriculture, education, food processing and services are major economic activities.
Full profile of Ede South LGA →Egbedore LGA
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.
Full profile of Egbedore LGA →Ejigbo LGA
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.
Full profile of Ejigbo LGA →Ife Central LGA
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.
Full profile of Ife Central LGA →Ife East LGA
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.
Full profile of Ife East LGA →Ife North LGA
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.
Full profile of Ife North LGA →Ife South LGA
Ife South is a predominantly agricultural LGA south of Ile-Ife. Agriculture, forestry, cocoa, cassava, yam, oil palm and livestock are important economic activities.
Full profile of Ife South LGA →Ifedayo LGA
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.
Full profile of Ifedayo LGA →Ifelodun LGA
Ifelodun is centred around Ikirun, an important commercial town in northern Osun. Commerce, agriculture, food processing, transport and small-scale manufacturing are major activities.
Full profile of Ifelodun LGA →Ila LGA
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.
Full profile of Ila LGA →Ilesa East LGA
Ilesa East contains the core urban area of historic Ilesa. Commerce, education, services, agriculture, mining and small-scale manufacturing are important.
Full profile of Ilesa East LGA →Ilesa West LGA
Ilesa West forms part of the greater Ilesa urban area. Commerce, education, transport, services, agriculture and small-scale manufacturing support the local economy.
Full profile of Ilesa West LGA →Irepodun LGA
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.
Full profile of Irepodun LGA →Irewole LGA
Irewole is an important southern Osun commercial and agricultural LGA. Agriculture, commerce, transport, cocoa, cassava, yam, maize, plantain and palm products are important.
Full profile of Irewole LGA →Isokan LGA
Isokan is an agricultural LGA in southern Osun. Agriculture, trading, cocoa, cassava, yam, maize, plantain and livestock are important.
Full profile of Isokan LGA →Iwo LGA
Iwo is one of the largest urban centres in Osun State. Commerce, education, agriculture, transport, food processing and services dominate the local economy.
Full profile of Iwo LGA →Obokun LGA
Obokun is an important agricultural and mineral-bearing LGA in Ijesaland. Agriculture, cocoa, oil palm, cassava, yam, forestry, mining and trading are important.
Full profile of Obokun LGA →Odo-Otin LGA
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.
Full profile of Odo-Otin LGA →Ola-Oluwa LGA
Ola-Oluwa is predominantly rural and agricultural. Agriculture, cassava, yam, maize, cocoa, oil palm, livestock and small-scale commerce are important.
Full profile of Ola-Oluwa LGA →Olorunda LGA
Olorunda surrounds important parts of the Osogbo metropolitan area. Commerce, government, education, transport, construction, services and small businesses dominate the economy.
Full profile of Olorunda LGA →Oriade LGA
Oriade contains Erin-Ijesa Waterfalls and several major tourism and cultural landscapes. Agriculture, tourism, cocoa, oil palm, cassava, plantain, forestry and commerce are important.
Full profile of Oriade LGA →Orolu LGA
Orolu is one of the smaller LGAs by land area. Agriculture, commerce, food processing, livestock and small businesses are major activities.
Full profile of Orolu LGA →Osogbo LGA
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.
Full profile of Osogbo LGA →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.