Baruten Local Government Area is located in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Kosubosu. Baruten LGA shares a border with the Republic of Benin and consists of numerous towns and villages, including Gwanara, Yawoji, Zume Buran, Kemanji, Moshe, Sumaji, Tori Gandu, Tungan Sabi, and Ilesha.
The primary language spoken in Baruten is Batonu, with other languages including Yoruba, French, Pidgin, Hausa, and Fulani. Covering an area of 9,749 square kilometers, Baruten LGA had a population of 209,459 as of the 2006 census. Notable landmarks in the area include Shaki Hospital and parts of the Borgu Game Reserve.
Baruten is renowned for two major festivals, Gani and Dokoru. Chikanda, the border town, is also notable for its oil importation and exportation activities.
« Map of Baruten LGA »
« Wards in Baruten LGA »
Baruten Local Government Area comprises of 10 Wards;
- Boriya/Shiya
- Gure/Gwasoro
- Gwanara
- Gwedebereru/Baban
- Kenu/Taberu
- Kiyoru/Bwen
- Kpaura/Yakiru
- Okuta
- Shinawu/Tunbuyan
- Yashikira
« Economy of Baruten LGA »
Agriculture serves as the primary economic activity for the residents of Baruten Local Government Area, with significant cultivation of crops like yam and cashew. The region is known for its extensive cashew plantations and numerous agro-processing mills, particularly noted for the large-scale production of yam flour.
Trade is also a vital component of Baruten LGA’s economy, with markets such as the Sunday market in Ingurumi offering venues for the exchange of a wide range of goods and services.