Ogbomosho South

Ogbomoso South local government government area is domiciled in Oyo state, South-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Its headquarters are located in Arowomole area of Ogbomoso.

History
Ogbomoso South Local Government Area was established in 1991, carved out from the former Ogbomoso Local Council. The Yoruba language is the dominant language in the Area, and the residents widely adhere to the religions of Christianity and Islam among the population.

Population/Area
It has an area of 88 km$2$ and a population of 185,815 at the 2006 census.

Office postal code
The postal code of the area is 210101.

History
Ogbomoso South Local Government was formed in 1991 from the previous Ogbomoso Local Government by the Military Administration. Neighbourhoods in the Council include Idi- igba, Gaa- Lagbedu, Kajola, Kowe, Oke- Ola, Adeoye, Onidewure, Molete, Arowomole, Sanuaje, Obandi, Ijeru, Ayegun, and Oke Alapata.

Economy
The economic of Ogbomosho South Local Government Area primarily relies on agriculture. The region possesses fertile land, and farming serves as the primary livelihood for its residents.

Ogbomoso South Local Government Area boasts a flourishing trade sector, featuring various markets, including the popular Aarada market where a diverse range of commodities is traded. Agriculture thrives in the region, with the cultivation of crops like cocoa, rice, cassava, and melon. The people of Ogbomoso South Local Government Area engage in important economic activities such as hunting, textile weaving and dyeing, and crafting.

Geography
Ogbomoso South Local Government Area spans approximately 68 square kilometres, experiencing an average temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. The annual precipitation in Ogbomoso South Local Government Area is around 1830 mm, with an average wind speed recorded at 9 km/h.

Locality
Town and Villages under Ogbomosho North Local Government Area:


 * Adeoye
 * Arowomole
 * Gaa Legbedu
 * Obandi
 * Kajola
 * Oke Alapata
 * Oke ola
 * Onidewure
 * Oke-Oba
 * Ore-Merin

Popular Places
State Hospital Complex – Sodiq Sekendegbe Street, Arowomole

Secretariat Complex – Arowomole

The Apostolic Church, Alapata Assembly

National Museum, Arowomole

Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary

Beulah Baptist Centre

State Library – Arowomole

Federal Housing Estate – Ibapon Road

Industrial Estate – Osogbo Road

Idi-Oro Baptist Church

Akande Market – Caretaker

DAD Foundation Sports Arena, Idi-Oro

Federal Road Safety Corps – Oluwatedo

Maryland Catholic High School

Methodist Cathedral – Arowomole

Berean Independent Baptist Church – Kajola

St Anne Catholic Church – Arinkinkin

St Ferdinand Catholic Church

Onpetu of Ijeru Palace

Government Technical college, Kajola

Baptist Secondary Grammar School, Ahoyaya.

The Apostolic Primary School II

Abede Primary School

The Apostolic Model School

Aarada Market – Osogbo Road

Ayegun Primary School II

A.U.D Primary School, Awoye Street.

Kajola Primary School