Yewa / Egbado South

Egbado South local government area is in Ogun state, Southwest Nigeria. Also referred to as Yewa South local government area, the LGA has its headquarters in the town of Ilaro and comprises of several towns and villages such as Ilobi, Ajilete, Itoro, Iwoye, Idogo, Ilaro, Oke-odan, and Ijanna.  Egbado South LGA shares boundaries with the Republic of Benin and the Egbado North, Ipokia, and Ifo LGAs. The population of Egbado South LGA is estimated at 152,032 inhabitants with the major ethnic affiliation being the Yewa and Egun sub-divisions of the Yoruba tribe. The Yewa and Egun dialects of the Yoruba language are spoken in the area while the widely practiced religions in the area include Christianity and Islam.

GEOGRAPHY OF YEWA / EGBADO SOUTH

Egbado South local government area covers a total area of 629 square kilometres and has the Yewa river flowing through its territory. The average temperature of the LGA is put at 28 degrees centigrade while the humidity level of the area is at 63 percent.

ECONOMY OF YEWA / EGBADO SOUTH

Farming is a major economic activity in the area with crops such as rice, cocoa, and oil palm grown in the area. The area is home to several markets which include the Yewa market where a variety of commodities are bought and sold. Other important economic enterprises engaged in by the dwellers of the Egbado South LGA include textile weaving and dyeing and blacksmithing.

HISTORY OF YEWA / EGBADO SOUTH

Egbado South LGA was created in the year 1976.