Boripe
LGA in Osun State, Nigeria
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Boripeⓘ is a Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Iragbiji. The current chairman of the council is Odebunmi Sikiru.
Boripe | |
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 Interactive map of Boripe | |
  Boripe Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°52′0″N 4°39′30″E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Osun State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Odebunmi Sikiru |
| Area | |
• Total | 132 km2 (51 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 139,358 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 230 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.OS.BP |
It has an area of 132 km2 (51 sq mi) and a population of 139,358 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 230.[1]
Boripe North Local Council Development Area (LCDA)
Boripe North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) was created out of Boripe area council for administrative convenience, better development planning and to bring government closer to the grassroot.[2] The LCDA is created by the Government of Osun State and is responsible for the funding of the council. The LCDA is headed by a chairman, vice chairman and other executive and legislative branches similar to the federally recognized local councils. The current chairman of the LCDA is Bamigbesin Isaac Oladejo.[3]
