Oye is a town and headquarter of Oye Local Government Area in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Oye Local Government Area was carved out from the defunct Ekiti North Local Government on 17 May 1989.[1][2]
Oye LGA | |
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LGA and town | |
  Oye LGA Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°47′58″N 5°19′42″E / 7.79944°N 5.32833°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Ekiti State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Oluwole Paul |
| • Local Government Secretary | Ayodeji Omowaye |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | over 134,210 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Website | http://ekitistate.gov.ng/administration/local-govt/oye-lga/ |
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Oye Local Government is bounded by Ilejemeje Local Government to the North, Irepodun/Ifelodun to the South, Ikole local Government to the East and Ido/Osi Local Government to the West.
It comprises the following towns and villages: Oye Ekiti, Ilupeju Ekiti, Ayegbaju Ekiti, Ire Ekiti, Itapa Ekiti, Osin Ekiti, Ayede Ekiti, Itaji Ekiti, Imojo Ekiti, Ilafon Ekiti, Isan Ekiti, Ilemeso Ekiti, Omu Ekiti, Ijelu Ekiti, Oloje Ekiti and a host of others.
There are no distinctive ethnic groups in the Local Government as a greater percentage of the people resident are of the Yoruba Language race. Nearly all the people speak Yoruba Language with negligible dialectical variations.
Economy
editIn Oye LGA, trade is a significant economic activity. The region is home to several markets, including the Menara market, where a wide variety of goods are bought and sold. The residents of Oye LGA also engage in major economic activities such farming, food processing, craftsmaking, textile weaving, and wood carving.[3]
Climate
editThe dry season in Oye-Ekiti is hot, muggy, and partially cloudy whereas the wet season is warm, oppressive, and overcast. The temperature rarely falls below 56°F or rises over 95°F throughout the year, often ranging from 62°F to 90°F.[4]
With an average daily high temperature of 88°F, the hot season lasts for 2.6 months, from January 23 to April 9. With an average high of 89°F and low of 70°F, March is the warmest month of the year in Oye-Ekiti.[5]
With an average daily maximum temperature below 81°F, the chilly season lasts for 3.9 months, from June 19 to October 16. With an average low of 67°F and high of 79°F, August is the coldest month of the year in Oye-Ekiti.
References
edit- ^ places (1970-01-01). "Towns & Villages in Oye « Ekiti State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Oye (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Oye Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Oye-Ekiti Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Oye, Ekiti, NG Climate Zone, Monthly Averages, Historical Weather Data". tcktcktck.org. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
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