Ibarapa North

Ibarapa north local government area is situated in Oyo state, Southwest Nigeria and has its headquarters in the town of Ayete. Several towns and villages make up Ibarapa North LGA and these include Tapa, Igangan, Alapala, Adeagbo, Tobalogun, Kongo, Elegbeda, and Akoya. Ibarapa North LGA is bordered by Egbado North, Ibarapa east, Iseyin LGAs and by parts of the Benin Republic. The estimated population of Ibarapa North LGA is 101,335 inhabitants with the predominant tribe in the area being the Yoruba ethnic affiliation. The Yoruba language is commonly spoken in the LGA with the most practiced religions in the area being Christianity and Islam. Notable landmarks in Ibarapa north LGA include the Igangan Microfinance Bank.

GEOGRAPHY OF IBARAPA NORTH

Ibarapa north LGA covers a total area of 1,218 square kilometres and witnesses two distinct seasons which are the dry and the rainy seasons. The average temperature of the LGA is 28 degrees centigrade while the area has an average humidity level of 60 percent. Average wind speed in Ibarapa north LGA is 9 km/h.

ECONOMY OF IBARAPA NORTH

Farming is a critical aspect of the economy of Ibarapa North LGA with crops such as melon, maize, and vegetables grown in the area. Trade also booms in the area with the LGA hosting a number of markets such as the Obada, Konko, and Ajise markets. Other important economic enterprises engaged in by the people of Ibarapa North LGA include textile dyeing and woodwork.

HISTORY OF IBARAPA NORTH

Ibarapa North local government area was created on the 4th of December 1996 from the old Ifeloju LGA.