Ekiti South-West

Ekiti South-West
LGA
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Country Nigeria
StateEkiti State
Government
 • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilKola AmireKolade
 • Local Government SecretaryDapo Osunniyi
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
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Ekiti South-West is a Local Government Area (LGA) of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ilawe Ekiti. It has an area of 346 km2 and a population of 165,277 at the 2006 census. There are 3 towns under Ekiti South-West LGA (Ilawe as the headquarter, Ogotun, and Igbara-Odo).

The postal code of the area is 362.[1]

History

Ekiti Southwest LGA was created in the year 1976.[2]

Geography/Climate

Ekiti Southwest LGA is located in the tropical zone and has a total area of 346 square kilometres. The LGA's average temperature is 28°C, and the region experiences two distinct seasons: the dry and the wet. Ekiti Southwest LGA experiences 12 km/h winds on average.[2]

Economy

With commodities like bananas and plantains being grown nearby, farming is a significant economic activity in the Ekiti Southwest LGA. The region is also home to a thriving trade industry and a number of markets, including the Obada market, where residents of the LGA buy and sell a range of commodities.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  2. ^ a b "Ekiti South West Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  3. ^ "Ekiti South West – Ekiti State Website". Retrieved 2023-08-20.
  4. ^ "Economy of Ekiti South-West local government - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.



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