Ose, Nigeria
Ose, Nigeria | |
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Interactive map of Ose, Nigeria | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Ondo State |
| Headquarter | Ifon |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,465 km2 (566 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 144,901 |
| • Density | 98.91/km2 (256.2/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 341 |
Ose is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Southwest Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Ifon. It is made up communities including Ikaro, Okeluse, Ijagba, Imoru, Arimogija, Elegbeka (Ikaro), Ogberuwen, Ute, Ifon, Omi-alafa, Ugbonla, and Ogbese Falodun to the south; and Ido-ani, Idogun, Ido-isale, Afo, and Imeri to the north.
The major activity of this region is farming, mostly based around cocoa and plantation farming.
The traditional ruler of Ifon, Oba Israel Adegoke Adewusi, was murdered on 26 November 2020.[1]
It has an area of 1,465 km2 and a population of 144,901 as of the 2006 census.
Climate
Ose experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with a prolonged rainy season and moderate to high annual rainfall. The dry season features warm temperatures and clearer skies, typical of inland Ondo LGAs.[2]
Economy
The agricultural sector of Ose Local Government Area is rather active, and the region is well-known for growing a variety of commodities, including pepper, cocoa, and plantains. Additionally, the mineral kaolin is abundantly found in the LGA. In Ose LGA, trade is also thriving. The region is home to a number of markets, including the Ido-Ani community market, which draws hundreds of vendors and consumers of various goods. Blacksmithing, livestock husbandry, textile weaving, and craft making are some of the other significant economic pursuits of the residents of Ose local government area.[3]
References
- ↑ Bankole, Idowu (28 June 2021). "Leaders, youths lament high profile killing in Ondo community". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ↑ Atlas, Weather. "Yearly & Monthly weather - Ondo, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ↑ "Ose Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
State capital: Akure | ||
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