Egbedore Local Government Area
Egbedore is located northwest of Osogbo and contains important agricultural communities.
Communities & Notable Areas in Egbedore LGA
Egbedore LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Egbedore LGA
Egbedore developed around historic Yoruba settlements and farming communities. Awo serves as the LGA headquarters.
Geography of Egbedore LGA
The LGA has fertile agricultural land and a mixture of woodland, cultivated areas and settlements. Recent research describes agriculture as the main livelihood in the area.
Economy of Egbedore LGA
Agriculture is dominant, including maize, cassava, rice, beans, vegetables, poultry and livestock. Commerce and transport are also important.
About Egbedore LGA — Key Facts & Context
Egbedore 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
Egbedore LGA covers an area of approximately 269 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Awo.
History of Egbedore LGA Creation
Egbedore 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.
Egbedore LGA and Osun State
As part of Osun State in the South West geopolitical zone, Egbedore 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 — Egbedore LGA
What is Egbedore LGA known for?
Egbedore is located northwest of Osogbo and contains important agricultural communities.
What is the headquarters of Egbedore LGA?
The headquarters of Egbedore LGA is Awo, Osun State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Egbedore in Osun State?
Egbedore is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Awo. The LGA covers an area of approximately 269 km².
What are the communities in Egbedore LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Egbedore LGA include: Awo, Ara, Ido-Osun, Iragberi, Okinni.
When was Egbedore LGA created?
Egbedore 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 Egbedore LGA in Osun State?
Egbedore LGA covers an area of approximately 269 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Osun State.
What is the population of Egbedore LGA?
The estimated population of Egbedore LGA is approximately 137000. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.