# Oriade

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**Oriade**listen is a Local Government area in the northeastern part of [Osun State](/source/Osun_State). It is predominantly occupied by the [Ijesa](/source/Ijesa) people. Its capital is [Ijebu-Jesa](/source/Ijebu-Jesa) (or Ijebu Ijesha) in the north of the area at[7°41′00″N 4°49′00″E](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?params=7_41_00_N_4_49_00_E). The current chairman of the council is Obeisun Ezekiel Olubunmi.

It has an area of 465 km2 and a population of 148,617 at the 2006 census.

The [postal code](/source/Postal_code) of the area is 233.[1]

The area covers various cities and towns, including parts of [Ilesa](/source/Ilesa), [Ijebu-Jesa](/source/Ijebu-Jesa), [Ipetu-Ijesha](/source/Ipetu-Ijesha), Erinmo, Erin-Ijesa, Iloko, Ijeda, [Iwaraja](/source/Iwaraja), [Erin-oke](/source/Erin-oke), [Ipo Arakeji](/source/Ipo_Arakeji), [Ikeji-Arakeji](/source/Ikeji-Arakeji), Ikeji-Ile, Ira-Ikeji, Orisunbare, Iwoye ijesa, Owena, Dagbaja, Omo-Ijesa, Ilo-Ayegunle, Ere, Eti-Oni, Apoti, Ijinmo etc.

There are tourists sites such as Oluminrin Water Falls among others

Women in towns like Ipetu Ijesa, Ikeji Ile, [Ipo Arakeji](/source/Ipo_Arakeji), [Ikeji-Arakeji](/source/Ikeji-Arakeji) work are mat weavers. This is derived from local long grass called "Eni" in the local dialect.

[Olashore International School](/source/Olashore_International_School) is located in the area.

## Oriade South Local Council Development Area (LCDA)

Oriade South Local Council Development Area (LCDA) was created out of Oriade council area 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 Ajimati Oladeji Benedict.[3][4]

## References

1. ["Post Offices- with map of LGA"](https://web.archive.org/web/20091007011423/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx). NIPOST. Archived from [the original](http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx) on October 7, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.

1. sunnews (2016-03-23). ["Matters arising on Osun LCDAs"](https://thesun.ng/matters-arising-on-osun-lcdas/). *[The Sun](/source/The_Sun_(Nigeria))*. Retrieved 2026-02-04.

1. Kamorudeen, Adabanija (2021-09-05). ["The names of the newly appointed local government caretaker chairmen in the state of Osun."](https://www.adabanijaglobal.com.ng/the-names-of-the-newly-appointed-local-government-chairmen-in-the-state-of-osun/). *Omo Adabanija Global*. Retrieved 2026-02-04.

1. Ajibola, Akinola (2015-05-28). ["Osun House Of Assembly Passes LCDA Creation Bill Into Law"](https://www.channelstv.com/2015/05/28/osun-house-of-assembly-passes-lcda-creation-bill-into-law/). *Channels Television*. Retrieved 2026-02-04.

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