Ife Central

Ife central LGA is found in Osun state, Southwest Nigeria with its headquarters in the Ajebandele area of Ile Ife. Ife central LGA shares boundaries with Ife East, Ife North and Ife south LGAs and is made up of several towns and villages/ districts such as Ile ife, Ifetedo, Ilare, Oke-ake, and Elefon.  The estimated population of Ife central is 102,348 inhabitants with the predominant tribe being the Yoruba ethnic group.  The Yoruba language is commonly spoken in the area while Christianity and islam are the widely practiced religions in the LGA. Prominent traditional rulers in Ife central LGA include the Otun Babaloja of Ife while notable landmarks in the area include the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University and the National Museum Ife.

GEOGRAPHY OF IFE CENTRAL

Ife central LGA covers a total area of 111 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 28 degrees centigrade. The LGA falls under the Tropical Savannah Climate and witnesses two major seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The average humidity level of Ife central LGA is 59 percent.

ECONOMY OF IFE CENTRAL

Ife central LGA hosts a number of markets where residents of the area go to buy and sell a wide variety of commodities and these markets include the OAU central market and the Oja-tuntun market. Farming is a key occupation of the people of Ife central LGA with a variety of crops cultivated in the area.  Ife central LGA also hosts a number of banks, institutions, hotels, and relaxation spots.