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Abeokuta is the capital city of Ogun State located at the south westhern part of Nigeria.It is situated on the east bank of the Ogun River, near a group of rocky outcrops in a wooded savanna; [2] [3] 77 kilometres (48 mi) north of Lagos by railway, or 130 kilometres (81 mi) by water.
Abeokuta South is a Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA are at Ake Abeokuta 7°09′00″N 3°21′00″E / 7.15000°N 3.35000°E / 7.15000; 3. It has an area of 71 km 2 and a population of 250,278 at the 2006 census.
This is a list of villages and settlements in Ogun State, Nigeria, organised by local government area (LGA) and district/area (with postal codes also given). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] By postal code
Ogun state is covered predominantly by rain forest and has wooden savanna in the northwest. [5] Ogun State had a total population of 3,751,140 residents as of 2006, [6] making Ogun State the 16th most populated state in Nigeria. [7] In terms of landmass, Ogun State is the 24th largest State in Nigeria with land area of 16,762 kilometer square. [8]
1. Abeokuta North Akomoje 2 * Abeokuta North West Lafenwa 3*. Abeokuta North East Ita Iyalode 4.* Oke Ogun Imala 5. Abeokuta South Ake 6.*Abeokuta South East Ijeun Titun 7*.Abeokuta South West Ijeja 8.Ado Odo/ Ota Ota 9.*Ado Odo Ado Odo 10*.Agbara/Igbesa Igbesa 11.*Ota West Atan Ota 12*.Sango/ Ijoko Sango 13.Ewekoro.
Rank LGA Area km 2; 6 Abeokuta North: 93,966 N/A: Abeokuta: N/A: 1 Ado-Odo/Ota: 234,647 Yewa North: Yewa South: N/A: Ewekoro: N/A: 19 55,093 2 Ifo: 215,055 1 539,170 10
Abeokuta North is a Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Akomoje, near Abeokuta. It has an area of 808 km 2 and a population of 201,329 at the 2006 census. The local government area includes the Oyan Dam, an important source of water to the cities of Lagos and Abeokuta.
Abeokuta was originally inhabited by the Egbas, who the rock provided with sanctuary and gave a vantage point to monitor the enemy’s advance, leading to eventual triumph in war. The town of Abeokuta eventually grew as these new settlers spread out from this location. Olumo Rock is located in the ancient city of Abeokuta, Ogun State.