Yewa / Egbado North

Egbado North local government area is in Ogun state, Southwest Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Aiyetoro. Also known as Yewa North LGA, the Egbado North LGA shares borders with the Republic of Benin and is made up of several towns and villages which include Imeko, Idofa, Igbogila, Mosan, Igan-Okolo, Igan-Alade, and Sawonjo. The population of Egbado North LGA is estimated at 131,466 inhabitants with the major tribal affiliation in the area being the Ketu sub-division of the Yoruba ethnic group. The Yoruba language is widely spoken in the LGA with Christianity as the majorly practiced religion in the area. Egbado North LGA has a number of notable landmarks which include the Comprehensive High school Aiyetoro and the Olabisi Onabanjo University.

GEOGRAPHY OF YEWA / EGBADO NORTH

Egbado North local government area lies on a total area of 2,087 square kilometres and has the Yewa river running through the area. The average temperature of the LGA is put at 29 degrees centigrade while the humidity of the area put at 63 percent.

ECONOMY OF YEWA / EGBADO NORTH

Agriculture is the major occupation of the people of Egbado North LGA with a variety of crops such as cocoa, cotton, and cassava grown in the area. The area also has a vibrant trade sector with the area hosting several markets which include the Ijoun central market.