Ede North Local Government Area
Ede North forms part of the wider Ede urban area.
Communities & Notable Areas in Ede North LGA
Ede North LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Ede North LGA
Ede is one of the historic Yoruba towns of Osun State. The Timi traditional institution remains an important part of the town's cultural history.
Geography of Ede North LGA
Ede North is relatively urbanised compared with many rural LGAs. The area contains commercial districts, residential communities and agricultural fringes.
Economy of Ede North LGA
Commerce, education, agriculture, transport, food processing and small businesses dominate the economy.
About Ede North LGA — Key Facts & Context
Ede North Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Osun 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
Ede North LGA covers an area of approximately 114 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Oja-Timi.
History of Ede North LGA Creation
Ede North LGA was formally established in 1991 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.
Ede North LGA and Osun State
As part of Osun State in the South West geopolitical zone, Ede North LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Osun State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Ede North LGA
What is Ede North LGA known for?
Ede North forms part of the wider Ede urban area.
What is the headquarters of Ede North LGA?
The headquarters of Ede North LGA is Oja-Timi, Osun State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Ede North in Osun State?
Ede North is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Oja-Timi. The LGA covers an area of approximately 114 km².
What are the communities in Ede North LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Ede North LGA include: Ede, Oja-Timi, Abere, Sekona.
When was Ede North LGA created?
Ede North LGA was created in 1991, making it approximately 35 years old. It was established as part of Nigeria's LGA creation exercises under the federal military government.
How large is Ede North LGA in Osun State?
Ede North LGA covers an area of approximately 114 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Osun State.
What is the population of Ede North LGA?
The estimated population of Ede North LGA is approximately 120500. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.