Ekiti South-West

Ekiti South-West is a Local Government Area (LGA) of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ilawe Ekiti. It has an area of 346 km$2$ and a population of 165,277 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 362.

History
Ekiti Southwest LGA was created in the year 1976.

Geography/Climate
Ekiti Southwest LGA is located in the tropical zone and has a total area of 346 square kilometres. The LGA's average temperature is 28°C, and the region experiences two distinct seasons: the dry and the wet. Ekiti Southwest LGA experiences 12 km/h winds on average.

Economy
With commodities like bananas and plantains being grown nearby, farming is a significant economic activity in the Ekiti Southwest LGA. The region is also home to a thriving trade industry and a number of markets, including the Obada market, where residents of the LGA buy and sell a range of commodities.