Akure North Local Government Area (LGA) is located in the tropical rainforest zone of southwestern Nigeria, characterized by luxuriant vegetation and a topography that features both low-lying, gently undulating terrain and prominent hilly rock outcrops. 

Maps and Location

Akure North LGA is one of two local government areas that make up the city of Akure, the capital of Ondo State. 

Headquarters: Iju/Itaogbolu.

Major Communities: Selected communities within the LGA include Ita-Ogbolu, Ogbese, Igoba, Iju, and Oba-Ile.

Boundaries: It shares a boundary with Osun State in the northeast and is surrounded by other Ondo State LGAs, including Akure South, Ifedore, Ile-Oluji, Idanre, and Ondo East.

Area: It covers an area of approximately 660 square kilometers (250 sq mi). 

Vegetation

The area falls within the high forest zone (rainforest) of Ondo State. 

Characteristics: The natural vegetation is dense tropical rainforest, though significant areas have undergone land-use changes due to urban expansion and agricultural activities.

Forest Reserves: The Akure Forest Reserve is a significant feature in the region, known for its rich biodiversity and important tree species like Cola gigantea and Terminalia superba.

Agriculture: The region is a major trade center for farming, producing a variety of crops including cocoa, yams, cassava, maize, tobacco, oil palm, coffee, rubber, and cashew. 

Topography

The topography of Akure North is diverse, primarily part of a basement complex terrain. 

Elevation: The southern part of the terrain is low-lying and gently undulating, while the northern area features distinct, closely spaced hilly rock outcrops.

Geology: The underlying ground is composed mainly of gneiss and crystalline rocks.

Soil: The soil is generally sandy-loam.

Water Bodies: The region includes wetlands and water bodies, with the Owena River being a notable water source. 

Other Information

Climate: Akure North has a tropical humid climate with two main seasons: a wet season (April to October, with peaks in June and September) and a dry season (November to March). The average annual temperature is around 25.8 °C (78.5 °F).

Population: The population was 131,587 at the 2006 census.

Economy: The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, serving as a hub for the trade of various farm products.

Infrastructure: The area is served by local government administration headquartered in Iju/Itaogbolu. 


 2017-07-12, 18:27 authored by Oluwaremilekun G. Ajakaye, Oluwatola I. Adedeji, Paul O. Ajayi

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Map of Akure North local government area