Oriade
LGA in Osun State, Nigeria
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Oriadeⓘ is a Local Government area in the northeastern part of Osun State. It is predominantly occupied by the Ijesa people. Its capital is Ijebu-Jesa (or Ijebu Ijesha) in the north of the area at7°41′00″N 4°49′00″E. The current chairman of the council is Obeisun Ezekiel Olubunmi.
Oriade | |
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 Interactive map of Oriade | |
 Oriade Locations in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°35′N 4°52′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Osun State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Obeisun Ezekiel Olubunmi |
| Area | |
• Total | 428.7 km2 (165.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
• Total | 192,600 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 233 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.OS.OD |
It has an area of 465 km2 and a population of 148,617 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 233.[1]
The area covers various cities and towns, including parts of Ilesa, Ijebu-Jesa, Ipetu-Ijesha, Erinmo, Erin-Ijesa, Iloko, Ijeda, Iwaraja, Erin-oke, Ipo Arakeji, Ikeji-Arakeji, Ikeji-Ile, Ira-Ikeji, Orisunbare, Iwoye ijesa, Owena, Dagbaja, Omo-Ijesa, Ilo-Ayegunle, Ere, Eti-Oni, Apoti, Ijinmo etc.
There are tourists sites such as Oluminrin Water Falls among others
Women in towns like Ipetu Ijesa, Ikeji Ile, Ipo Arakeji, Ikeji-Arakeji work are mat weavers. This is derived from local long grass called "Eni" in the local dialect.
Olashore International School is located in the area.
Oriade South Local Council Development Area (LCDA)
Oriade South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) was created out of Oriade council area 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 Ajimati Oladeji Benedict.[3][4]
