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Ifelodun Local Government Area was created in 1976 out of the defunct Igbomina Ekiti Local Government Area. The Local Government Headquarters is Share and has 18 wards.

Districts: Igbaja, Oke-Ode, Agunjin, Ile-Ire, Ora, Oro-Ago, Omupo, Share and Idofian.

Road Distance: From Ilorin to Share (LGA headquarters) 64 Kilometers.

Population: 155, 551 - (77,331 males, 78,220 females) 1991 census.

Major Towns: Igbaja, Share, Oke-Ode, Omupo, Idofihan, Ganmo, Oro-Ago, Babanloma, Alabe, Owode-Ofaro, Elerinjare, Idera.

Important Markets: Share, Oro-Ago, Oke-Ode, Ganmo, Igbaja and Idofihan.

Major Languages: Yoruba, Fulani.

Natural Resources: Maize, Millet, Guinea Corn, Sorghumand Palm-Oil.

Mineral Resources: Granite, Lime Stone, Marble, Dolomite, Quarts and Kaolin.

Major Festivals: Egungun, Epa, Sango, Alagbe dances.

Tourist Attractions: Owu Falls (Owa Kajola), Oke Agbonna Hills (Share).

Hotels and Restaurants: Sakama Guest House, Skara Guest Inn, Olaiya Guest House in Share.

COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONS
1. Community Bank, Share
2. Peoples Bank, Share
3. NACB, Ganmo
4. Ore-Ofe Community Bank, Ganmo
5. UBA Plc, Oke-Ode
6. Societe Generale Bank, Igbaja
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