It has several towns and villages, such as; Aghobahi, Igueze,
Usen, Ugbogui, Ora, Ajakurama, Ofunama, Abere, Inikrogha, Gbeoba, Gbolukanga and Udo. Ovia south west is a local government community in Edo State, with its headquarters in Iguobazuwa primarily by the Edo speaking people. Historically to the Benin Kingdom, the community is specify by the Ovia River (or Osse River) and is affluent in biodiversity, with supporting significant timber and agricultural activities.
Historical details • Origin of name: the community is named after Ovia River, which flow through the community, covering approximately 120 kilometers and draining into the Gulf of Guinea. • Cultural significance: the Ovia community is associated with the historical Ovia culture, with icon discovering its origin to a beautiful woman from a town called, Uhen which can be found near the region. • Economy and land use: the area is distinguish by vast lowland rainforest. It faced significant deforestation, losing roughly 17% of its tree cover between 2001 and 2024, with 95% of this loss driven by deforestation. == Culture ==