Surulere Local Government Area
Agricultural LGA associated with the Ogbomoso region.
Communities & Notable Areas in Surulere LGA
Surulere LGA encompasses the following major communities, neighbourhoods, and areas:
History of Surulere LGA
Geography of Surulere LGA
Economy of Surulere LGA
Agriculture, food production, livestock, commerce and transportation.
About Surulere LGA — Key Facts & Context
Surulere 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
Surulere LGA covers an area of approximately 975 km². Its administrative headquarters is at Iresaadu.
History of Surulere LGA Creation
Surulere 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.
Surulere LGA and Oyo State
As part of Oyo State in the South West geopolitical zone, Surulere 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 — Surulere LGA
What is Surulere LGA known for?
Agricultural LGA associated with the Ogbomoso region.
What is the headquarters of Surulere LGA?
The headquarters of Surulere LGA is Iresaadu, Oyo State, Nigeria.
Which local government is Surulere in Oyo State?
Surulere is its own Local Government Area (LGA) in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is Iresaadu. The LGA covers an area of approximately 975 km².
What are the communities in Surulere LGA?
The major communities and notable areas in Surulere LGA include: Iresaadu, Iregba, Igbon, Oko, Ilorin-Ibadan corridor.
When was Surulere LGA created?
Surulere 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 Surulere LGA in Oyo State?
Surulere LGA covers an area of approximately 975 square kilometres (km²), making it one of the LGAs in Oyo State.
What is the population of Surulere LGA?
The estimated population of Surulere LGA is approximately 219358. Note that Nigeria's last official census was conducted in 2006, so current population figures are estimates based on projections.