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Osun State
“State of the Virtuous”
South West Zone
Since 1991
30 LGAs
Key Information
Capital City
Osogbo
Governor
Ademola Jackson Adeleke
Deputy Governor
Kola Adewusi
Date Created
August 27, 1991
Geopolitical Zone
South West
Area
9,251 km²
Estimated Population
~4.7 million (est.)
Senatorial Districts
3
About Osun State
Osun is rich in Yoruba heritage sites including the Osun-Osogbo sacred grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Osogbo is the capital. The state mixes agriculture, art, and services, with strong ties to Oyo, Ekiti, and Kwara.
Local Government Areas (30)
Atakunmosa East
Atakunmosa West
Aiyedaade
Aiyedire
Boluwaduro
Boripe
Ede North
Ede South
Egbedore
Ejigbo
Ife Central
Ife East
Ife North
Ife South
Ifedayo
Ifelodun
Ila
Ilesa East
Ilesa West
Irepodun
Irewole
Isokan
Iwo
Obokun
Odo Otin
Ola Oluwa
Olorunda
Oriade
Orolu
Osogbo
Other South West States
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