Ife South

Ife South local government area is in Osun state, South-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Ifetedo. Ife South LGA is made up of  several towns and villages such as Abiri, Olode, Oke-owena, Kere, Aye-amodo, Mefoworade, Ifetedo, and Osi. The estimated population of Ife South LGA is put at 89,556 inhabitants with the Yoruba ethnic group as the most prominent tribe in the area. The widely spoken language in the area is Yoruba while the commonly practiced religions in the area are Christianity and Islam. Notable landmarks in Ife south LGA include the Shasha Reserve Farm settlement.

GEOGRAPHY OF IFE SOUTH

Ife south LGA occupies a total area of 730 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 28 degrees centigrade. The average humidity level in the area is 58 percent while the area witnesses two distinct seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons.

ECONOMY OF IFE SOUTH

Farming is one of the major economic activities engaged in by the dwellers of Ife south LGA . Also, trade flourishes in the area with the LGA hosting several markets where a variety of commodities are bought and sold. Other important economic enterprises undertaken by the people of Ife south LGA include textile weaving, blacksmithing and the making and sales of health products from roots and herbs.