Atakunmosa West
Atakunmosa West | |
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Interactive map of Atakunmosa West | |
Atakunmosa West Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°33′N 4°40′E / 7.550°N 4.667°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Osun State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Dare Ajumobi Raphael |
| Area | |
• Total | 577 km2 (223 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 68,643 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 233 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.OS.AW |
Atakunmosa Westⓘ is a Local Government Area in Osun State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Osu (or Oshu) in the north of the area at7°35′00″N 4°37′00″E / 7.58333°N 4.61667°E. Dare Ajumobi Raphael is the current chairman of the council.
It has an area of 577 km2 and a population of 68,643 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 233.[1]
Atakunmosa West Central Local Council Development Area (LCDA)
Atakunmosa West Central Local Council Development Area (LCDA) was created out Atakunmosa West for administrative convenience, better development planning and to bring government closer to the grassroot.[2] The LCDA is created by the Government of Osun State and is responsible for the funding of the council. The LCDA is headed by a chairman, vice chairman and other executive and legislative branches similar to the federally recognized local councils. the current chairman of the LCDA is Olufemi Oyeleye.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ sunnews (2016-03-23). "Matters arising on Osun LCDAs". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ^ Kamorudeen, Adabanija (2021-09-05). "The names of the newly appointed local government caretaker chairmen in the state of Osun". Omo Adabanija Global. Retrieved 2026-02-04.
- ^ Ajibola, Akinola (2015-05-28). "Osun House Of Assembly Passes LCDA Creation Bill Into Law". Channels Television. Retrieved 2026-02-04.