Ajeromi-Ifelodun
LGA in Lagos State, Nigeria From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ajeromi-Ifelodun is a Local Government Area in Badagry Division, Lagos State. It has some 80,000 inhabitants per square kilometer, among if not the world's densest.[1]
Ajeromi-Ifelodun | |
|---|---|
 Location within Lagos Metropolitan Area | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Lagos State |
| Government | |
| • The Executive Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Hon. Fatai Adekunle Ayoola |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.82 sq mi (12.49 km2) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 1,017,500 |
| • Density | 210,000/sq mi (81,000/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
 | |
Ajeromi Ifelodun accommodates various ethnic groups, with the Yoruba tribe prevailing. The predominant religions are Christianity and Islam, and the commonly spoken languages are Yoruba and English.[2][1]
Ajeromi-Ifelodun was Established on October 1, 1976, it derives its name from two notable towns within its confines, namely Ajeromi and Ifelodun.
The local government area spans approximately 12.4 square kilometers and accommodates a population exceeding 800,000 individuals, as per the 2006 census.
Ajeromi Ifelodun experiences an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, accompanied by an estimated humidity of 88 percent. The primary seasons include the dry season and the rainy season, the latter marked by intermittent heavy showers.[3]
Ajegunle has a cloudy wet season, a partly cloudy dry season, and consistently hot and oppressive weather throughout the year. Temperatures typically range from 75°F to 91°F, seldom dropping below 70°F or exceeding 94°F.[4]
The period with high temperatures spans 4.7 months, running from December 6 to April 29, where the daily high averages above 89°F. March stands out as the hottest month, with an average high of 91°F and a low of 79°F.[5]
Conversely, the cooler season extends for 3.0 months, starting from June 26 to September 28, featuring daily highs averaging below 84°F. August emerges as the coldest month, with an average low of 75°F and a high of 82°F.[6]
Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area has trade as its major economic activity with markets such as the Boundary market, the Wilmer market, and the Odunade market providing an avenue for the exchange of a variety of goods and services in the area.[2]
Towns,Areas under Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area:[7]
- Ashafa
- Awodi
- Ajegunle
- Aiyetoro Ajeromi
- Araromi Ajeromi
- Cardoso
- Orodu
- Temidire
- Onibaba
- Layeni
- Tolu
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