Ijero Local Government Area covers an area of 473.5 square kilometers. It has a population of one hundred and thirty four thousand, three hundred and twenty-eighty (134, 328) 1973 census.
The Local Government Area is a largely agrarian population producing cash crops as cocoa, Kolanuts, coffee and timber. Such food crops as yams, cocoyam, cassava, pepper, tomatoes and plantains are also produced in large quantities.
Tourism
With its unique picturesque natural sceneries, rich cultural attractions, secure, active social environment and promising hospitality (hotel) sector, the local government area is a tourist delight. Then hills, notably Oke-Ayinrin and Oke Ede, trivers and forests remain a pleasant marvel just as the palace, festivals and dances are irrestitible attractions. Mines quarries and sports stadium complement the array of tourist centers.
Commerce & Industry
Ijero Local Government is well known for its vast industrial and commercial potentials. Some are already being harnessed.
The Local Government is rapidly stepping up economic activities, spanning cottage/ small scale industries, mills, produce, banking and commerce. It has seven cottage/small scale industries, including palm oil processing industry (Ikoro), mat weaving industry (Ipoti), adire processing industry (Ikoro), and pot making centre (Ijero). In addition, there are seven sawmills four bakeries, seven petrol stations, six banks and several produce buying and grading societies and stores.
Social Services
Education
The local government area remains a major player in sustaining Ekiti State as a fountain of knowledge. This involvement is driven by a vibrant education sector, comprising a state School of Health Technology, a Government Technical College, 15 government secondary schools, 56 primary schools and twelve nursery schools and three pre-nursery schools.
Health
This administration places high premium on the health of its people. To ensure a healthy and vigorous populace, the local government area is served by a network of primary and secondary health institutions.
These include: a General hospital, four Comprehensive Health Centres, two Basic Health Centre; one health centre; 12 maternity centres; and 14 dispensaries.