Ibarapa East Local Government Area
Important Ibarapa agricultural LGA and home to the historic Eruwa kingdom.
Communities & Notable Areas in Ibarapa East LGA
Ibarapa East LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Ibarapa East LGA
Geography of Ibarapa East LGA
Economy of Ibarapa East LGA
Agriculture, livestock, food processing, commerce and transportation.
About Ibarapa East LGA — Key Facts & Context
Ibarapa East Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the many LGAs that make up Oyo 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
Ibarapa East LGA covers an area of approximately 706 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Eruwa.
History of Ibarapa East LGA Creation
Ibarapa East LGA was formally established in 1989 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.
Ibarapa East LGA and Oyo State
As part of Oyo State in the South West geopolitical zone, Ibarapa East LGA contributes to the political, economic, and cultural character of the state. To see all LGAs in Oyo State, visit the full LGA listing.
Frequently Asked Questions — Ibarapa East LGA
What is Ibarapa East LGA known for?
Important Ibarapa agricultural LGA and home to the historic Eruwa kingdom.
What is the headquarters of Ibarapa East LGA?
The headquarters of Ibarapa East LGA is Eruwa, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Ibarapa East in Oyo State?
Ibarapa East is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Eruwa. The LGA covers an area of approximately 706 km².
What are the communities in Ibarapa East LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Ibarapa East LGA include: Eruwa, Lanlate, Maya, Aborerin.
When was Ibarapa East LGA created?
Ibarapa East LGA was created in 1989, making it approximately 37 years old. It was established as part of Nigeria's LGA creation exercises under the federal military government.
How large is Ibarapa East LGA in Oyo State?
Ibarapa East LGA covers an area of approximately 706 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Oyo State.
What is the population of Ibarapa East LGA?
The estimated population of Ibarapa East LGA is approximately 183163. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.