Ikorodu is a Local Government Area in Lagos State, south-western Nigeria, and the second-largest LGA in the state. The LGA sits at coordinates 6.6194° N, 3.5106° E along the Lagos Lagoon, covers a land area of 345 km², and has more than 1 million residents (2024 estimate). The township postal code is 104001, with surrounding districts using codes from 104101 to 104233.
Towns and Villages in Ikorodu
The LGA contains around 122 named settlements:
| Settlement | Settlement | Settlement |
|---|---|---|
| Abe Abo | Abule Ajeregun | Abule Igbira |
| Abule Oba | Abule Okuta | Aga |
| Agbaga Araromi | Agbala | Agbede |
| Agbede Agbaje | Agbede Alase | Agodo Kekere |
| Agodo Nla | Agura Ikorodu | Ajana |
| Ajepadi | Akanum | Aleke |
| Araromi Ikorodu | Bagidan | Dagbolui |
| Ebute Iga | Ebute Itasin | Ebute Malete |
| Eginrin | Elepete | Erikorodo |
| Ewenla | Ewu Balogun | Gbadi |
| Gberigbe | Idafa Ajeregun Idirogbo | Idi Orogbo |
| Igbaga | Igbo Olomu | Ijomu |
| Imagbon | Imota | Isiu |
| Itamagba | Itaniope | Itele |
| Laketu | Ligbodu Ikorodu | Logun Logun |
| Losi Oba | Majoda | Maya Nla |
| Maya Village | Mopelifa | Mowo Kekere |
| Mowo Nla | Odogunyan | Ogudugbu |
| Ojogbe | Oke Afa | Oke Egan |
| Oke Ijebu | Oke Oko | Okelisa |
| Okokoro | Olorunda | Omi Igo |
| Orimedu Oloye | Parafa Alagemo | Poro Ojuolugbo |
| Abule Ajebo | Abule Eko | Abule Odudu |
| Abule Oguro | Abule Onipepeye | Abule Osorun |
| Abule Osota | Abule Poro | Afa |
| Agunfoye/Igbogbo | Agunfoye/Imota | Aiyetoto Irepodun |
| Ajegunle Irepodun | Apeje | Baiyeku |
| Egbin | Ewu Elepe | Ewu Olorisa |
| Ewu Soba | Fadahin | Gbagbowa |
| Gberigbe Orelade | Gberigbe Owa | Ginti |
| Ibelefun | Ibere | Ibere Isasi |
| Ibese Balogun | Idiroko Irepodun | Igbe Bale |
| Igbogbo | Igbokuta | Igbopa |
| Igbore | Igbowuro | Ijede |
| Ilado Ona | Iponmi | Irepodun |
| Lajo | Liadi | Lodo |
| Maya | Mopeifa | Morekete |
| Offia (Irepodun) | Oke Agbo | Oke Ira |
| Oke Olokun | Omojoda | Oreta |
| Owode Bale | Pepe Owode | Poro Boge |
| Poro Fitini | Salabo |
Geography
Ikorodu lies about 37 km north-east of Lagos Island, bounded to the south by the Lagos Lagoon, to the north by Ogun State, and to the east by Agbowa-Ikosi in Epe Division. The terrain is low-lying, characteristic of the Niger Delta belt.
Demographics
The 2006 census recorded 535,619 residents; current estimates put the LGA above 1 million, making it the 12th-largest urban area in Nigeria. The population is growing at roughly 5% annually and is projected to reach 1.7 million by 2035. The Ijebu Yoruba are the principal ethnic group, with significant Awori, Egba and Egbado communities. Yoruba and English are widely spoken.
Economy and Local Life
Ikorodu is a major industrial and residential hub for greater Lagos. Manufacturing, agriculture (cassava, vegetables), real-estate development, and trade drive the local economy. The Lagos–Ikorodu road and the Ikorodu ferry terminal are key transport assets. The town hosts a campus of the University of Lagos and several state-run secondary institutions.
Administrative Divisions
In 2003, Ikorodu LGA was administratively split into one LGA proper plus five Local Council Development Areas: Imota, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede, Ikorodu North, and Ikorodu West.
History
Ikorodu was originally settled by migrants from Sagamu in present-day Ogun State, with later additions from Awori and Ijebu Yoruba groups. The town developed as a market hub on the Lagos Lagoon trade route. It became part of Lagos State at the state’s creation in 1967.
Getting There
Ikorodu is connected to Lagos Island by the Lagos–Ikorodu expressway and by ferry across the Lagos Lagoon. The Lagos–Ibadan expressway is accessible to the north via the Ikorodu–Sagamu road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ikorodu located?
Ikorodu is a Local Government Area in Lagos State, about 37 km north-east of Lagos Island, along the Lagos Lagoon.
What is the population of Ikorodu?
The 2006 census recorded 535,619 residents. Current estimates put the LGA above 1 million, the 12th-largest urban area in Nigeria.
How big is Ikorodu?
Ikorodu LGA covers a total land area of 345 square kilometres.
What is the postal code of Ikorodu?
Ikorodu postal codes range from 104101 to 104233 across different neighbourhoods.
Which LCDAs are in Ikorodu?
Ikorodu LGA was split in 2003 into one LGA plus five Local Council Development Areas: Imota, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede, Ikorodu North, and Ikorodu West.
Who originally settled Ikorodu?
Ikorodu was originally settled by migrants from Sagamu in present-day Ogun State, with later Awori and Ijebu Yoruba additions.