Orolu

Orolu local government area is found in Osun state, South-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria with the headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Ifon amd the LGA is made up of several towns and villages such as Owode, Saba, Laarope, Awokunle, Esa, Folarin, Elemo, Idiape, and Molufon. The current estimated population of Orolu LGA is 109,741 inhabitants with the area primarily populated by members of the Yoruba ethnic affiliation. The Yoruba language is commonly spoken in Orolu LGA while the religions of Christianity and Islam are extensively practiced in the area. A number of festivals such as the Odun Ade festival are held in the area while prominent traditional rulers in the LGA include the Olufon of Ifon.

GEOGRAPHY OF OROLU

Orolu LGA occupies a total area of 80 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 28 degrees centigrade. The LGA experiences two distinct seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons with the average humidity level in the area put at 53 percent.

ECONOMY OF OROLU

Farming is an important feature of the economy of Orolu LGA with crops such as plantain, cassava, cocoa, and maize grown in the area. The LGA also has a boisterous trade sector with the area hosting several markets where a plethora of commodities are bought and sold. Other important economic activities undertaken by the people of Orolu LGA include hunting, textile weaving, and crafts making.