Ogun State facts for kids
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Ogun State
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| Nickname(s):
Gateway State
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Location of Ogun State in Nigeria
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| Country |  Nigeria |
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| Date created | 3 February 1976 | |
| Capital | Abeokuta | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16,980.55 km2 (6,556.23 sq mi) | |
| Area rank | 24th of 36 | |
| Population
(2006 census)
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| • Total | 3,751,140 | |
| • Rank | 16 of 36 | |
| • Density | 220.9080/km2 (572.1492/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Ogun | |
| GDP | ||
| • Year | 2007 | |
| • Total | $10.47 billion | |
| • Per capita | $2,740 | |
| Time zone | UTC+01 (WAT) | |
| ISO 3166 code | NG-OG | |
Ogun State is one of the 36 states in Nigeria. It is located in the southwestern part of the country. The state is often called the "Gateway State". This is because it connects Lagos, Nigeria's largest city, to other parts of the country. Its capital city is Abeokuta. Ogun State was created on February 3, 1976.
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About Ogun State
Ogun State is in the southwestern part of Nigeria. It covers an area of about 16,980 square kilometers. This makes it the 24th largest state in Nigeria. In 2006, about 3.75 million people lived here. This makes it the 16th most populated state in Nigeria.
Government and Leaders
Ogun State is led by a Governor. The Governor is the head of the state government. The current Governor is Ibikunle Amosun. There is also a Deputy Governor, Yetunde Onanuga.
The state has a law-making body called the Ogun State House of Assembly. This group makes laws for the state. People from Ogun State also represent the state at the national level. They serve as Senators and Representatives in Nigeria's capital, Abuja.
Local Government Areas
Ogun State is divided into 20 smaller areas. These are called Local Government Areas. Each area has its own local government. They help manage daily life for people in their communities.
Here are the 20 Local Government Areas:
- Abeokuta North
- Abeokuta South
- Ado-Odo/Ota
- Ewekoro
- Ifo
- Ijebu East
- Ijebu North
- Ijebu North East
- Ijebu Ode
- Ikenne
- Imeko Afon
- Ipokia
- Obafemi Owode
- Odogbolu
- Odeda
- Ogun Waterside
- Remo North
- Sagamu
- Yewa North (also known as Egbado North)
- Yewa South (also known as Egbado South)
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Economy of Ogun State
The economy of Ogun State is quite strong. In 2007, the state's total economic output, known as GDP, was about $10.47 billion. This means the state produced goods and services worth this amount. The average income per person, called "per capita," was about $2,740. This shows how much wealth is shared among the people.
See also
In Spanish: Estado de Ogun para niños
