Ibadan South-east

Ibadan southeast is a local government area domiciled in the city of Ibadan, Oyo state which is in the southwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA are in the Mapo Hall district of Ibadan city and the LGA shares borders with Ibadan southwest, Ibadan Northeast, and Oluyole LGAs. Several districts constitute Ibadan Southeast LGA and these include Boluwaji, Ring road, Challenge, Odinjo, Felele, Molete, and Owode. Ibadan Southeast LGA hosts the Ibadan Southeast Local Council Development Area. The estimated population of Ibadan Southeast LGA is 201,441 inhabitants with the most populous ethnic group in the area being the Yoruba. The Yoruba and English languages are commonly spoken in the LGA while the religions of Christianity and Islam are widely practiced in the area. Notable landmarks in Ibadan Southeast LGA include the Ibadan Grammar School.

GEOGRAPHY OF IBADAN SOUTH-EAST

Ibadan Southeast LGA occupies a total area of 17 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 28 degrees centigrade. The average humidity level of the area is 61 percent while the total annual precipitation of the LGA is 2100 mm of rainfall. Ibadan Southwest LGA witnesses two distinct seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons.     

ECONOMY OF IBADAN SOUTH-EAST

Ibadan Southeast LGA hosts a number of industries such as manufacturing and agro processing industries. A number of Banks, hotels, restaurants, relaxation spots and institutions can be found in Ibadan Southeast LGA. Trade also booms in the area with the LGA hosting a number of markets such as the Owode academy and Oranyan markets where the residents of the LGA go to sell and buy a range of commodities. Other important economic enterprises undertaken by the residents of Ibadan southeast LGA include textile weaving and dyeing, woodwork, and traditional medicine.

HISTORY OF IBADAN SOUTH-EAST

Ibadan Southeast LGA was created in the year 1991 from the defunct Ibadan Municipal Area.