Ogbomoso North Local Government Area
Urban LGA forming part of the Ogbomoso metropolitan area.
Communities & Notable Areas in Ogbomoso North LGA
Ogbomoso North LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Ogbomoso North LGA
Geography of Ogbomoso North LGA
Economy of Ogbomoso North LGA
Commerce, education, agriculture, transportation, retail and services.
About Ogbomoso North LGA — Key Facts & Context
Ogbomoso North 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
Ogbomoso North LGA covers an area of approximately 15 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Kinnira.
History of Ogbomoso North LGA Creation
Ogbomoso 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.
Ogbomoso North LGA and Oyo State
As part of Oyo State in the South West geopolitical zone, Ogbomoso North 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 — Ogbomoso North LGA
What is Ogbomoso North LGA known for?
Urban LGA forming part of the Ogbomoso metropolitan area.
What is the headquarters of Ogbomoso North LGA?
The headquarters of Ogbomoso North LGA is Kinnira, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Ogbomoso North in Oyo State?
Ogbomoso North is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Kinnira. The LGA covers an area of approximately 15 km².
What are the communities in Ogbomoso North LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Ogbomoso North LGA include: Ogbomoso, Kinnira, Sabo, Arowomole.
When was Ogbomoso North LGA created?
Ogbomoso 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 Ogbomoso North LGA in Oyo State?
Ogbomoso North LGA covers an area of approximately 15 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Oyo State.
What is the population of Ogbomoso North LGA?
The estimated population of Ogbomoso North LGA is approximately 310776. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.