Ifako-Ijaiye, Local government area in Lagos, Nigeria
Ifako-Ijaiye spans 43 square kilometers in Lagos State, encompassing districts such as Ogba-ijaiye, Fagba, Iju-Ishaga, Iju-Ogundimu, Oke-ira, and Obawole.
The local government area emerged on October 1, 1996, when General Sani Abacha separated it from Agege Local Government to establish an independent administrative region.
The population of 428,812 residents includes many Yoruba speakers who maintain their traditional practices while embracing both Islamic and Christian religious observances.
Residents access essential services through facilities like Ifako Ijaiye General Hospital, multiple banks, educational institutions, and commercial markets in Obawole and Ojodu.
The area experiences an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius with two distinct seasons and maintains connections to neighboring Ogun State.
Location: Lagos
Part of: Southwest Nigeria
GPS coordinates: 6.68472,3.28889
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:37
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University of Lagos Library
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