Isin Local Government Area was created from the old Irepodun Local Government Area in 1996 with the headquarters at Owu-Isin, The Local Government has 11 wards.

Districts: Isin I, Isin II, Olla.

Road Distance: From the State Capital to Owu-Isin LGA Headquarters is 72km.

Population: 42,536 (20,974 males, 21,562 females) 1991 census.

Major Towns: Isanlu-Isin, Ijara-Isin, Edidi, Oke-Onigbin, Iwo, Owu, Olla, Alla, Oke Aba, Odo Eku, Opanda, Kudu, Oke-Oyi.

Important Markets: Isanlu-Isin, Owu, Edidi, Oke-Onigbin.

Major Languages: Yoruba.

Major Resources: Cocoa, Plantain, Yam, Maize, Corn.

Mineral Resources: Granite, Clay, Kaolin, Talc, Quartizite, Tormalio, Mia, Tantalite, Precious Stone, Feldspar and Marble.

Major Festivals: Agbasin (Isanlu-Isin), Egungun.

Tourist Attractions: Ijoko Falls, Aise Falls, Atti Falls (Isanlu-Isin), Tii Oye Stone Images, Alaguso Mountain (Ijara Isin), Agbasin Shrine (Isanlu-Isin) Kooyi Shrine (Olla) Alawoji Forest (Iwo).

Hotels and Restaurants: Omolewa Hotels (Isanlu Isin), Dorcas Hotels (Oke-Onigbin), Time Will Tell Hotel, (Iji Isin).

COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONS
1. Isanlu-Isin Community Bank, Isanlu-Isin
2. People's Bank of Nigeria, Iwo.