LGA in Ekiti State, Nigeria
| Ekiti South-West | |
|---|---|
| LGA | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Ekiti State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Kola AmireKolade |
| • Local Government Secretary | Dapo Osunniyi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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 km 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.
History
Ekiti Southwest LGA was created in the year 1976.
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.
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.
References
- "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Ekiti South West Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- "Ekiti South West – Ekiti State Website". Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- "Economy of Ekiti South-West local government - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
| Ekiti State | ||
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| State capital: Ado Ekiti | ||
| Local government areas |  | |
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