Complete List Of LGAs In Oyo State And Chairmen

This is the complete list of the 33 local government areas in Oyo State, Including their headquarters, and chairman:

S/N	LGA	Headquarter	Chairman
1	Afijio	Jobele	Olorode Samuel Oluade
2	Akinyele	Moniya	Mukaila Abiola Ambali
3	Atiba	Offa-Meta	Akeem Adeniyi Adeyemi
4	Atisbo	Tede	Ogunkunle T. Titilola
5	Egbeda	Egbeda	Fatai O. Akinsanmi
6	Ibadan North	Bodija	Idris Babatunde Lapade
7	Ibadan North East	Iwo road	Ibrahim Akintayo
8	Ibadan North West	Onireke	Olatubosun W. Adewale
9	Ibadan South East	Mapo	Adeleke Bolaji Taoreed
10	Ibadan South West	Oluyole Estate	Namijudeen Abass Bolaji
11	Ibarapa Central	Igboora	Olawoore Gbemilke
12	Ibarapa East	Eruwa	Oladiji O. Olaoshegba
13	Ibarapa North	Ayete	Salau FataiI Adesina
14	Ido	Ido	Joseph Adeniyi Olowofela
15	Iropo	Kisi	Popoola A. Yekeen
16	Iseyin	ISEYIN	Yusuf Saheed Adejare
17	Itesiwaju	Otu	Olarinre Adisa Adeniji
18	Iwajowa	Iwere-ile	Tajudeen Olawale Salami
19	Kajola	Okeho	Sunday F. Ogungbenro
20	Lagelu	Iyana-Offa	Adebayo Muneer Aderemi
21	Ogbomoso North	Kinira	OlajideI A. Olanrewaju
22	Ogbomoso South	Arowomole	Olajide Adisa
23	Ogo Oluwa	Ajaawa	Adepoju Aderemi
24	OLORUNSOGO	Igbetti	Oyesbisi Raimi Ajibola
25	Oluyole	Idi-Ayunre	AyodejiI Abass Aleshinloye
26	Ona Ara	Akanran	Fawole Olukayode Bola
27	Oorelope	Igboho	Adenibi Samuel Niyi
28	Orire	Ikoyi-Ile	Jacob Abioye Bamigboye
29	Oyo East	Kosobo	Mutahir A. Adekunle
30	Oyo West	Ojongbodu	Ojoawo Adesoji Richard
31	Saki East	Ago-Amodu	Adebayo Wahab Adewale
32	Saki West	Saki	Popoola Oladapo Olufemi
33	Surulere	Iresaadu	Azeez Ibrahim A. Gbodeniyi

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Oyo State LGA Map With Names

What Is The Capital Of Oyo State, Nigeria?

Ibadan is the capital of Oyo State, Nigeria. With a population exceeding 3 million people in its metropolitan area, Ibadan ranks as the third-largest city in Nigeria, following Lagos and Kano.

Historically, Ibadan has played a major role in Nigeria’s development, serving as the administrative center of the old Western Region during British colonial rule.

And, it continues to thrive as a major economic and cultural hub in the country. Ibadan is located between Lagos and Abuja, making it an essential transit point for both coastal and inland trade routes.

The city boasts a diverse population, primarily consisting of the Yoruba ethnic group with other communities from across Nigeria.

Established in 1829 during a period of regional upheaval, Ibadan’s growth was facilitated by its strategic location and natural defenses, including hills and forests.

Over the years, it developed from a military outpost into a thriving urban center, attracting traders, settlers, and immigrants from different parts of Nigeria.

Ibadan’s economy is driven by agriculture, trade, manufacturing, and services. The city is known for its production of cassava, cocoa, cotton, timber, rubber, and palm oil, among other commodities.

It hosts numerous industries and commercial establishments. In addition to its economic value, Ibadan offers a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant entertainment scene. The city is home to several landmarks, including historic buildings, museums, and recreational facilities.

Visitors can explore attractions such as Mapo Hall, Bower’s Tower, and the University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s premier higher education institution.

Transportation infrastructure in Ibadan is well-developed, with a network of roads, railways, and an airport connecting the city to other parts of Nigeria.

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List Of LGA In Oyo State And Their Population

Here’s a list of local government areas In Oyo State with their most recent population:

No	Name	2022 Population Projection
1	Afijio	188,900
2	Akinyele	302,700
3	Atiba	240,500
4	Atisbo	157,200
5	Egbeda	405,400
6	Ibadan North	440,400
7	Ibadan North East	473,700
8	Ibadan North West	220,100
9	Ibadan South East	380,800
10	Ibadan South West	404,600
11	Ibarapa Central	147,600
12	Ibarapa East	167,500
13	Ibarapa North	143,300
14	Ido	148,800
15	Irepo	173,300
16	Iseyin	365,300
17	Itesiwaju	182,100
18	Iwajowa	147,000
19	Kajola	286,600
20	Lagelu	211,700
21	Ogbomosho North	284,200
22	Ogbomosho South	143,500
23	Ogo Oluwa	93,200
24	Olorunsogo	116,200
25	Oluyole	290,800
26	Ona-Ara	379,500
27	Orelope	148,600
28	Ori Ire	213,500
29	Oyo East	177,400
30	Oyo West	195,000
31	Saki East	155,700
32	Saki West	390,500
33	Surulere	200,600

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Which Local Government Area Is The Most Populated In Oyo State?

Ibadan North-East, also known as Ariwa-Ilaorun Ibadan, is the most populated local government area in Oyo State, Nigeria.

Established in 1991, it covers an area of 18 square kilometers and has a population of 473, 700 people according to the 2022 population projection.

The headquarters of Ibadan North-East are located on Iwo Road, with a postal code of 200. This area experiences an average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and has an average humidity of 61%. It receives approximately 2100 mm of precipitation annually.

Notably, the Araromi Spare Parts Market, the state’s largest motor spare parts market, is located within Ibadan North-East, along with various banks, lodging facilities, and leisure areas. Additionally, both governmental and private establishments are dominant in this local government area.

List Of LGA In Oyo State And Their Land Mass

Here’s a list of the 33 local governments area In Oyo state and their land area:

No	LGA	Area (Km²)
1	Atisbo	2,997
2	Iwajowa	2,529
3	Ori Ire	2,116
4	Saki West	2,014
5	Atiba	1,757
6	Saki East	1,569
7	Itesiwaju	1,514
8	Iseyin	1,348
9	Ibarapa North	1,218
10	Olorunsogo	1,069
11	Ido	986
12	Irepo	984
13	Orelope	917
14	Ibarapa East	838
15	Afijio	722
16	Oluyole	629
17	Kajola	609
18	Oyo West	526
19	Akinyele	518
20	Ibarapa Central	440
21	Ogo Oluwa	369
22	Lagelu	338
23	Ona-Ara	290
24	Egbeda	191
25	Ogbomosho North	185
26	Oyo East	144
27	Ogbmosho South	68
28	Ibadan South West	40
29	Ibadan North	27
30	Ibadan North West	26
31	Surulere	23
32	Ibadan North East	18
33	Ibadan South East	17

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Reference Sources:

• Oyo State Government Official Website
• National Population Commission of Nigeria
• Wikipedia – Oyo State