Irepodun | |
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Coordinates: 7°50′N4°29′E / 7.833°N 4.483°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Osun State |
Government | |
• Local Government Chairwoman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Abayomi Oyedeji |
Area | |
• Total | 64 km2 (25 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 119,497 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 230 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.OS.IP |
Irepodun is a Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ilobu,. [1] [2]
It has an area of 64 km2 and a population of 119,497 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 230. [3]
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