Ogo Oluwa Ogo-Oluwa Local Government, Ajaawa | |
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Oyo State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Adesoye Seun Ojo (PDP) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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Ogo Oluwa is a Local Government Area in Oyo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ajaawa.
It has an area of 369 km2 and a population of 65,184 at the 2006 census. [1]
The postal code of the area is 210. [2]
Ogo Oluwa LGA has an average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a total area of 369 square kilometers. The LGA experiences two different seasons, referred to as the rainy and dry seasons, with an average humidity of 57%. [3]
The majority of the population of Ogo Oluwa LGA makes their living from farming, and the region is well-known for producing a variety of commodities, including pineapple and soybeans. Ogo Oluwa LGA is a hub for trade, with a number of markets, including the Olorunda market, where a wide variety of goods are bought and sold. The residents of Ogo Oluwa LGA also engage in welding, hunting, and wood carving as significant economic pursuits. [3]
Villages and towns under Ogo Oluwadamilola Local Government Area. [4] [3]
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