Ogbomoso South Local Government Area
Major southern section of the Ogbomoso metropolitan area.
Communities & Notable Areas in Ogbomoso South LGA
Ogbomoso South LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Ogbomoso South LGA
Geography of Ogbomoso South LGA
Economy of Ogbomoso South LGA
Agriculture, commerce, education, manufacturing, transport and services.
About Ogbomoso South LGA — Key Facts & Context
Ogbomoso South 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 South LGA covers an area of approximately 4,160 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Arowomole.
History of Ogbomoso South LGA Creation
Ogbomoso South 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.
Ogbomoso South LGA and Oyo State
As part of Oyo State in the South West geopolitical zone, Ogbomoso South 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 South LGA
What is Ogbomoso South LGA known for?
Major southern section of the Ogbomoso metropolitan area.
What is the headquarters of Ogbomoso South LGA?
The headquarters of Ogbomoso South LGA is Arowomole, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Ogbomoso South in Oyo State?
Ogbomoso South is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Arowomole. The LGA covers an area of approximately 4,160 km².
What are the communities in Ogbomoso South LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Ogbomoso South LGA include: Ogbomoso, Arowomole, Isale-Afon, Masifa.
When was Ogbomoso South LGA created?
Ogbomoso South 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 Ogbomoso South LGA in Oyo State?
Ogbomoso South LGA covers an area of approximately 4,160 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Oyo State.
What is the population of Ogbomoso South LGA?
The estimated population of Ogbomoso South LGA is approximately 156919. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.