Things To Know About Ondo State

Location – South West

Existence:  It was created on 3 February 1976 from the defunct Western State

Landmass: 15,500 km2 (25th of 36th Largest State)

Capital: AKURE

Nickname: Sunshine State

Major Towns: Akure, Ondo Town, Ore, Owo

Neighbouring States: Osun, Ogun, Ekiti, Kogi, Edo and Delta 

Population:  Estimated 5316600

GDP-  $33.00 billion  (Ranked 7th of 36th )

GDP Per Capital – $6,077 (Ranked 7th of 37th)

HDI: 0.611 ( Medium, Ranked 12th of 37th

Tribes: Yoruba (Majority), and Ijaw

Tourist Sites:  Idanre Hills, Ebomi Lake, Araromi Beach, Smokin Hill Golf Resort

LGA: 18

Religion: Christians, Muslims and Traditional Worshipers

Universities: 9 ( Both Public and Private)

Healthcare Centres: 824 ( Both Public and Private)

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