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Quick Facts — Osun
| Official name | Osun |
| Capital city | Osogbo |
| Slogan / Motto | Land of Virtue |
| Geo-political zone | South West |
| Local govt areas | 31 LGAs → |
| Population (census) | 4,700,000 |
| Population density | 508 / km² |
| Total area | 9,251 km² |
| First governor | Colonel Iyiola Omisore (Military Administrator) |
| 2026 budget | ₦723.4B → |
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Local Government Areas in Osun
31 LGAs
Known for the Aiyedade people and yam, cocoa farming. Gateway LGA between Osun and Ogun States.
Agricultural LGA known for cocoa and palm oil farming. The Aiyedire people have strong cultural identity.
Known for the Atakumosa people and cocoa farming. Agricultural LGA in eastern Osun.
Known for cocoa and kola nut farming. Agricultural LGA in eastern Osun bordering Ondo State.
Contains Gbongan, a major commercial centre. Known for yam and cocoa farming in western Osun.
Small LGA known for cocoa farming near the Osun-Ondo border.
Known for the Boripe people and cocoa farming. Agricultural LGA in central Osun.
Northern Ede, known for the Timi of Ede palace and the Egungun masquerade cultural festival.
Contains the historic Ede city, known for the Yoruba Egungun tradition and commercial activities.
Agricultural LGA known for cocoa and palm oil farming. Gateway between Osun and Kwara States.
Known for the Ejigbo kingdom and yam farming. Important commercial centre in central Osun State.
Heart of Ile-Ife, the cradle of Yoruba civilization. Home to Oonis palace and Obafemi Awolowo University.
Eastern Ife, home to OAU Teaching Hospital and growing educational institutions.
Northern Ife communities known for cocoa farming and the expanding Ife-Ibadan corridor.
Known for granite quarrying and cocoa farming. Border LGA between Osun and Ondo States.
Known for the Ila Orangun kingdom and cocoa farming. Important cultural LGA in northern Osun.
Known for the Akinrun of Ikirun palace and agricultural activities in central Osun.
Known for the historic Ila Orangun kingdom and cocoa, yam farming. Major cultural centre.
Eastern Ilesa, known for Yoruba Ekimogun heritage and the Wesley Guild Hospital.
Contains Ilesa city, known for the Owa Obokun palace and cocoa farming.
Known for the Aree of Iree palace and yam farming in central Osun.
Contains Ikire, known for the Irewole people and yam farming. Agricultural LGA in western Osun.
Agricultural LGA known for palm oil and yam farming. Gateway between Osun and Ogun States.
Historic Yoruba city of Iwo, known for the Oluwo palace, Islamic learning and yam farming.
Known for the Obokun people and cocoa farming. Agricultural LGA in eastern Osun.
Known for the Okuku kingdom and yam farming. Agricultural LGA in central Osun.
Small agricultural LGA known for yam and palm oil by the Ola-Oluwa Yoruba people.
Part of Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Known for the Osun Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Known for the Oriade people and cocoa farming. Agricultural LGA bordering Ondo and Ekiti States.
Known for the Orolu people and palm oil, yam farming in western Osun.
Contains Osogbo, the Osun State capital. Home to the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, textiles and state government.
History of Osun State
Osun State Budget 2026
The 2026 budget for Osun State under Governor Ademola Adeleke totals ₦723.4B. The budget details include capital expenditure, recurrent expenditure, Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), federal allocation (FAAC) and sector allocations covering education, health, infrastructure, security and agriculture.
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