Irepodun Local Government Area is located in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria, with its headquarters located at Omu-Aran. It covers an area of 737 square kilometers and a population of 148,610 at the 2006 census. It has very significant Yoruba cultural and historical significance. And is populated by the Igbomina people.
The major towns are Omu-Aran, Arandun, Oro, Esie, Ijan, Ajase-Ipo, Oko, IIudun, Aran-Orin, Oke Iya Ipo, IIala, Omido, and Ijan. Yoruba is the predominant language spoken here.
Tourists can visit the Esie Museum. The museum was the first to be established in Nigeria when it opened in 1945. The museum once housed over one thousand tombstone figures or images representing human beings. It is reputed to have the largest collection of soapstone images in the world. In modern times the Esie Museum has been the center of religious activities and hosts a festival in the month of April every year.
« Map of Irepodun LGA »
« Wards in Irepodun LGA »
Irepodun Local Government Area comprises of 11 Wards;
- Ajase Ipo I
- Ajase Ipo II
- Arandun
- Esie/Ijan
- Ipetu/Rore/Aran-Orin
- Oko
- Omu Aran I (Aran)
- Omu Aran II (Ihaye)
- Omu Aran III (Ifaja)
- Oro I
- Oro II
« Economy of Irepodun LGA »
Irepodun Local Government is famous for its yams and grains. It also has large mineral deposits of Granite, Talc, Columbite, Tantalite, Turnstone, Feldspar, Quartz, and Mica. Cotton dyeing is a major economic activity in Irepodun LGA with the area known for the massive production of ‘Adire’. The people of Irepodun LGA also engage in farming, hunting, and craftsmanship.
