Ilaje

Ilaje is a local government area in Ondo State that stretches along the Atlantic coastline of southern Nigeria with numerous fishing settlements throughout its territory. The region contains multiple coastal communities where residents depend primarily on fishing and maritime activities for their livelihoods.

The region developed through the gradual settlement of coastal communities as fishermen established themselves along the Atlantic shores over many generations. This coastal migration created fishing as the economic and social foundation of local society.

The Ilaje people speak their own Yoruba dialect and practice traditional fishing methods that have been passed down through generations of coastal residents. These customs shape daily life and give the communities their distinct identity.

Access to the area combines road networks with water routes since many settlements scatter across the coastline and some are only reachable by boat. Visitors should prepare for changing weather conditions and tidal effects that influence travel between communities.

The area contains significant oil deposits beneath the seabed that shape the modern economic profile of the region. Meanwhile, fishing communities maintain their centuries-old maritime practices in the same waters where oil drilling now occurs.

Location: Ondo State

Elevation above the sea: 0 m

GPS coordinates: 6.36923,4.78418

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04