Let us talk about Oyo state. Oyo state is located in south-western Nigeria. It’s capital is Ibadan. There are 33 local governments in Oyo state. This article covers all information you need to know about these local governments.
List of Local Governments in Oyo State
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Afijio
Its headquarters are in the town of Jobele. The area has a population of 134,173 people, as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 211
Akinyele
Akinyele has its headquarters at Moniya. The local government area was created in 1976
Atiba
The headquarters of Atiba are in the town of Ofa Mefa. The area has a population of 168,246 people as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 203.
Atisbo
Atisbo has its headquarters in the town of Tede. Atisbo local Government was created in 1996 under General Sanni Abacha.
Egbeda
Egbeda has its headquarters in the town of Egbeda. Egbeda local government was created in 1989. The postal code of the area is 200109. The area has a population of 281,573 people as at the 2006 census.
Ibadan North
Ibadan North has its headquarters at Agodi town in Ibadan. The postal code of the area is 200. According to a 2017 census, the area is estimated to have a population of 856,988 people.
Ibadan North- East
Its headquarters are on Iwo Road. The postal code of the area is 200. Ibadan North- East has a population of 330,399 people.
Ibadan North-West
Ibadan North-West has its headquarters at Dugbe/Onireke. The postal code of the area is 200. The area has a population of 152,834 people as at the 2006 census.
Ibadan South-East
Its headquarters are at Mapo Hall. The postal code of the area is 200. The area has a population of 266,046 people as at the 2006 census.
Ibarapa Central
Ibarapa Central has its headquarter in the town of Igbo-Ora. In 2018, the population of the area was estimated at around 322,189 people.
Ibarapa East
Ibarapa East is populated by the Ibarapa people. Its headquarters are in the town of Eruwa. The area has a population of 118,226 people. The postal code of the area is 201.
Ibarapa North
Ibarapa North LGA was carved out of the old Ifeloju L.G.A in 1996. Its headquarters are in the town of Ayete. The area has a population of 101,092 people, as at the 2006 census,
Ido LGA
Its headquarters are in the town of Ido. Ido GA was carved out of the former Akinyele Local Government in May, 1989. The area has a population of 103,261 people, as at the 2006 census.
Irepo
Irepo has its headquarters in the town of Kisi. The area has a population of 122,553, as at the 2006 census.
Iseyin
Iseyin is the fourth largest city in Oyo state. The primary industry of Iseyin is cotton-based textiles.
Itesiwaju
Its headquarters are in the town of Otu. The area has a population of 128,652 people, as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 202
Iwajowa
Iwajowa LGA was created on the 4th of December, 1996 under the regime of General Sanni Abacha. It’s headquarter is in the town of Iwere Ile. Iwere-ile town used to be a powerful war town in the old Oyo empire. The area has a population of 102,980 people, as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 202
Kajola
Its headquarters are in the town of Okeho. Kajola has a population of 200,997 people, as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 202.
Lagelu
Lagelu has its headquarters are in the town of Iyana Offa. The area has a population of 147,957 people, as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 200.
Ogbomosho North
Its headquarters is in Ogbomoso. Ogbomoso North is the largest and most populated local government in the city, as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 201
Ogbomosho South
The headquarters of Ogomosho South LGA are in the town of Arowomole. The area has a population of 100,815 people, as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 210
Ogo Oluwa
Ogo Oluwa LGA has its headquarters in the town of Ajaawa. It has a population of 65,184 people, as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 210
Olorunsogo
Olorunsogo LGA has its headquarters in the town of Igbeti. Olorunsogo has a population of 81,759 people, as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 212.
Oluyole
The headquarters of Oluyole are in the town of Idi Ayunre. Oluyole LGA has a population of 202,725 people, as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 200
Ona Ara
Ona Ara has its headquarters in the town of Akanran. Ona Ara LGA has a population of 265,059 as at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 200
Orelope
Orelope has its headquarters in the town of Igboho. According to the 2006 census, Irelope LGA has a population of 104,441 people. The postal code of the area is 212
Ori Ire
Ori Ire has its headquarters in the town of Ikoyi. According to the 2006 census, Ori Ire LGA has and a population of 150,628 people. The postal code of the area is 210
Oyo East
Oyo East has its headquarters in the town of Kosobo. According to the 2006 census, Oyo East has a population of 123,846 people. The postal code of the area is 211
Oyo West
Its headquarters are in the town of Ojongbodu. According to the 2006 census, Oyo West has a population of 136,236 people. The postal code of the area is 211
Saki East
The headquarters of Saki East LGA are in the town of Ago-Amodu. According to the census of 2006, the LGA has a population of 110,223 people. The postal code of the area is 203.
Saki West
Its headquarter is in the town of Saki which is located at the extreme end of Oyo state. According to the 2006 census, Saki West has a population of 278,002 people. The postal code of the area is 203
Surulere
There is a Surulere in Oyo state too, just like in Lagos state. Its headquarters is in the town of Iresa- Adu. According to the 2006 census, Surulere has a population of 142,070 people. The major occupation in Surulere is farming. The postal code of the area is 210.
That’s it on the local government areas in Oyo state.