Asa, Kwara State

Asa (listen^ⓘ) is a local government area in Kwara State, Nigeria. The Asa local government secretariat is located in the town of Afon.^{[citation needed]} The Asa local government area contains several towns and villages which include Afon, Ogbondoroko, Laduba, Aboto, Balah, Eyenkonrin, Pampo, Ogele, Olowokere, and Aboto Alfa.^[1]

Country Nigeria

TimezoneUTC+1 (WAT)

Postalcode

240

Websitehttp://www.kwarastate.gov.ng/asa/

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Asa
LGA
Interactive map of Asa
Asa Location within Nigeria
Coordinates: 8.3°N 4.5°E / 8.3; 4.5
Country	Nigeria
State	Kwara
Headquarter	Afon
Government
• Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council	M.B. Yahaya
Area
• Total	1,286 km2 (497 sq mi)
Population  (2006)
• Total	126,435
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
Postal code	240
Website	http://www.kwarastate.gov.ng/asa/

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It has an area of 1,286 square kilometres (497 mi²) and had a population of 126,435 at the time of the 2006 census. Islam is the primary religion practiced, while ethnic groups such as the Yoruba, Hausa, and Fulani are represented in the area.^{[citation needed]}

The postal code of the area is 240.^[2]