All 33 Local Government Areas of Oyo State
Complete list of every LGA in Oyo State — headquarters, land area, population, notable communities, and key economic facts.
Oyo State LGA Records
Complete List of LGAs in Oyo State
| # | LGA Name | Headquarters | Area (km²) | Population (est.) | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afijio | Jobele | 800 | 206564 | Oyo North |
| 2 | Akinyele | Moniya | 575 | 331006 | Ibadan |
| 3 | Atiba | Offa-Meta | 220 | 262989 | Oyo |
| 4 | Atisbo | Tede | 315 | 171900 | Oke-Ogun |
| 5 | Egbeda | Egbeda | 410 | 443309 | Ibadan |
| 6 | Ibadan North | Bodija | 420 | 481582 | Ibadan |
| 7 | Ibadan North East | Iwo Road | 125 | 517996 | Ibadan |
| 8 | Ibadan North West | Onireke | 238 | 240682 | Ibadan |
| 9 | Ibadan South East | Mapo | 805 | 416409 | Ibadan |
| 10 | Ibadan South West | Alesinloye | 245 | 442435 | Ibadan |
| 11 | Ibarapa Central | Igboora | 480 | 161402 | Ibarapa |
| 12 | Ibarapa East | Eruwa | 706 | 183163 | Ibarapa |
| 13 | Ibarapa North | Ayete | 428 | 156700 | Ibarapa |
| 14 | Ido | Ido | 1,011 | 162714 | Ibadan |
| 15 | Irepo | Kisi | 972 | 189505 | Oke-Ogun |
| 16 | Iseyin | Iseyin | 989 | 399460 | Oke-Ogun |
| 17 | Itesiwaju | Otu | 1,543 | 199128 | Oke-Ogun |
| 18 | Iwajowa | Iwere-Ile | 148 | 160746 | Oke-Ogun |
| 19 | Kajola | Okeho | 4,329 | 313400 | Oke-Ogun |
| 20 | Lagelu | Iyana-Offa | 416 | 231496 | Ibadan |
| 21 | Ogbomoso North Smallest | Kinnira | 15 | 310776 | Ogbomoso |
| 22 | Ogbomoso South | Arowomole | 4,160 | 156919 | Ogbomoso |
| 23 | Ogo Oluwa | Ajaawa | 2,466 | 101915 | Oyo North |
| 24 | Olorunsogo | Igbeti | 1,070 | 127066 | Oke-Ogun |
| 25 | Oluyole | Idi-Ayunre | 4,000 | 317993 | Ibadan |
| 26 | Ona-Ara | Akanran | 893 | 414987 | Ibadan |
| 27 | Oorelope | Igboho | 425 | 162496 | Oke-Ogun |
| 28 | Oriire | Ikoyi-Ile | 2,040 | 233465 | Ogbomoso |
| 29 | Oyo East | Kosobo | 366 | 193989 | Oyo |
| 30 | Oyo West Largest | Ojongbodu | 5,194 | 213235 | Oyo |
| 31 | Saki East | Ago-Amodu | 2,000 | 170260 | Oke-Ogun |
| 32 | Saki West | Saki | 300 | 427016 | Oke-Ogun |
| 33 | Surulere | Iresaadu | 975 | 219358 | Ogbomoso |
33 LGAs total. Combined land area: 39,079 km².
Detailed Profile of Each LGA in Oyo State
Each Local Government Area in Oyo State has a distinct character, history, and economic function. Below is a comprehensive profile of all 33 LGAs.
Afijio LGA
Afijio is an agricultural LGA in the northern-central part of Oyo State. Agriculture, food production, trading and small-scale commerce are major activities. Cassava, yam, maize and other food crops are important.
Full profile of Afijio LGA →Akinyele LGA
Akinyele forms part of the northern expansion corridor of Ibadan. Agriculture, transportation, real estate, commerce and services. The LGA also benefits from its proximity to Ibadan and the IITA research complex.
Full profile of Akinyele LGA →Atiba LGA
Atiba contains important parts of the historic Oyo urban area. Commerce, agriculture, government services, transportation and tourism-related activities.
Full profile of Atiba LGA →Atisbo LGA
Atisbo is a predominantly rural and agricultural LGA in Oke-Ogun. Agriculture, livestock, food crops, trading and border-region commerce.
Full profile of Atisbo LGA →Egbeda LGA
Egbeda is one of the major rapidly urbanising areas around Ibadan. Commerce, residential development, agriculture, transportation, construction and services. Urban expansion from Ibadan is significant.
Full profile of Egbeda LGA →Ibadan North LGA
A major metropolitan LGA containing important educational, commercial and residential districts. Education, healthcare, real estate, retail, hospitality, professional services and commerce dominate the economy.
Full profile of Ibadan North LGA →Ibadan North East LGA
One of the most densely populated metropolitan LGAs in Ibadan. Commerce, transportation, retail, real estate, hospitality and services. Iwo Road is a major transport and commercial hub.
Full profile of Ibadan North East LGA →Ibadan North West LGA
A major western metropolitan LGA containing several historic and commercial districts. Commerce, banking, manufacturing, education, hospitality, transport and professional services.
Full profile of Ibadan North West LGA →Ibadan South East LGA
Historic metropolitan LGA containing Mapo and parts of old Ibadan. Commerce, markets, transport, services, tourism, informal trade and real estate.
Full profile of Ibadan South East LGA →Ibadan South West LGA
Major southwestern metropolitan LGA with significant commercial and residential development. Manufacturing, commerce, real estate, transportation, hospitality, retail and services.
Full profile of Ibadan South West LGA →Ibarapa Central LGA
Agricultural LGA centred on Igboora, popularly associated with the high incidence of twin births. Agriculture, livestock, food processing, trading and local services.
Full profile of Ibarapa Central LGA →Ibarapa East LGA
Important Ibarapa agricultural LGA and home to the historic Eruwa kingdom. Agriculture, livestock, food processing, commerce and transportation.
Full profile of Ibarapa East LGA →Ibarapa North LGA
Predominantly agricultural LGA in the northern Ibarapa region. Agriculture, livestock, food crops, trading and small-scale processing.
Full profile of Ibarapa North LGA →Ido LGA
Large LGA west of Ibadan with extensive rural and peri-urban areas. Agriculture, real estate, transportation, construction and peri-urban commerce.
Full profile of Ido LGA →Irepo LGA
Large northern Oyo LGA with extensive agricultural land. Agriculture, livestock, trading and regional commerce.
Full profile of Irepo LGA →Iseyin LGA
One of the largest and most important commercial towns in Oke-Ogun. Agriculture, cotton, textile production, food crops, trading and agro-processing.
Full profile of Iseyin LGA →Itesiwaju LGA
Large agricultural LGA in northern Oyo State. Agriculture, livestock, food production, trading and mineral-related activities.
Full profile of Itesiwaju LGA →Iwajowa LGA
Northern Oyo LGA close to the international border region. Agriculture, livestock, food crops, trading and small-scale commerce.
Full profile of Iwajowa LGA →Kajola LGA
Kajola has one of the larger published land areas among Oyo LGAs. Agriculture, livestock, food crops, trading and regional commerce.
Full profile of Kajola LGA →Lagelu LGA
Lagelu is increasingly influenced by the outward expansion of Ibadan. Agriculture, real estate, transportation, commerce and peri-urban services.
Full profile of Lagelu LGA →Ogbomoso North LGA
Urban LGA forming part of the Ogbomoso metropolitan area. Commerce, education, agriculture, transportation, retail and services.
Full profile of Ogbomoso North LGA →Ogbomoso South LGA
Major southern section of the Ogbomoso metropolitan area. Agriculture, commerce, education, manufacturing, transport and services.
Full profile of Ogbomoso South LGA →Ogo Oluwa LGA
Predominantly rural agricultural LGA. Agriculture, livestock, food crops, trading and local services.
Full profile of Ogo Oluwa LGA →Olorunsogo LGA
Northern Oyo LGA with important agricultural and mineral potential. Agriculture, livestock, limestone-related activities, quarrying and trading.
Full profile of Olorunsogo LGA →Oluyole LGA
Large LGA south of Ibadan with important agricultural and industrial corridors. Agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, real estate, transportation and commerce.
Full profile of Oluyole LGA →Ona-Ara LGA
Large southeastern metropolitan LGA bordering the expanding Ibadan urban area. Agriculture, real estate, transportation, commerce, construction and peri-urban development.
Full profile of Ona-Ara LGA →Oorelope LGA
Important northern Oyo agricultural LGA centred on Igboho. Agriculture, livestock, trading, food processing and regional commerce.
Full profile of Oorelope LGA →Oriire LGA
Large rural LGA east of Ogbomoso. Agriculture, livestock, food crops, trading and small-scale processing.
Full profile of Oriire LGA →Oyo East LGA
LGA containing major parts of the historic Oyo urban area. Commerce, agriculture, government services, tourism and transportation.
Full profile of Oyo East LGA →Oyo West LGA
One of the largest LGAs by published land area in Oyo State. Agriculture, livestock, commerce, tourism and government-related services.
Full profile of Oyo West LGA →Saki East LGA
Large agricultural LGA in the eastern part of the Saki region. Agriculture, livestock, food crops, trading and regional commerce.
Full profile of Saki East LGA →Saki West LGA
Major Oke-Ogun commercial centre and historic Yoruba town. Agriculture, livestock, commerce, food processing, transportation and cross-regional trade.
Full profile of Saki West LGA →Surulere LGA
Agricultural LGA associated with the Ogbomoso region. Agriculture, food production, livestock, commerce and transportation.
Full profile of Surulere LGA →About Local Government Areas in Oyo State
Local Government Areas (LGAs) are the third tier of government in Nigeria, below the federal and state governments. Oyo State has 33 LGAs.
What Is an LGA Chairman?
Each LGA in Oyo 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 — Oyo State LGAs
How many local government areas does Oyo State have?
Oyo State has 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
What are the 33 local governments of Oyo State?
The 33 Local Government Areas of Oyo State are: Afijio, Akinyele, Atiba, Atisbo, Egbeda, Ibadan North, Ibadan North East, Ibadan North West, Ibadan South East, Ibadan South West, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East, Ibarapa North, Ido, Irepo, Iseyin, Itesiwaju, Iwajowa, Kajola, Lagelu, Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South, Ogo Oluwa, Olorunsogo, Oluyole, Ona-Ara, Oorelope, Oriire, Oyo East, Oyo West, Saki East, Saki West, Surulere.
What is the biggest local government in Oyo State?
Oyo West LGA is the largest local government area in Oyo State by land area, covering approximately 5,194 km². Its headquarters is Ojongbodu.
What is the smallest local government in Oyo State?
Ogbomoso North LGA is the smallest local government area in Oyo State by land area, covering approximately 15 km².
Which local government area in Oyo State is the richest?
Economic value varies by LGA based on natural resources, commerce, and infrastructure. The LGA containing the state capital — Ibadan — 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.