Baruten is a local government area in the North Central district of Kwara State, Nigeria, sharing a long border with the Republic of Benin.

The local government begins in Ilesha Baruba and ends in Chikanda, the border town.

Chikanda, the border town, is known for oil importation and exportation.

[1] The area includes part of the Borgu Game Reserve.

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