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Etsako Central

Etsako Central is one of the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Fugar. It is represented in the Edo state house of assembly by Ahmed Waziri Oshomah of the APC.

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Etsako Central
LGA
Map
Interactive map of Etsako Central
Country Nigeria
StateEdo State
Area
 • Total
660 km2 (250 sq mi)
Population
 (2006)
 • Total
94,229
 • Density140/km2 (370/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Postal code
312

Etsako Central is one of the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State, Nigeria.1 Its headquarters is in the town of Fugar.2 It is represented in the Edo state house of assembly by Ahmed Waziri Oshomah of the APC.

Notable towns in Etsako Central include Fugar, Ogbona, Iraokhor, Anegbete, and Ekperi.

It has an area of 659.7 km2 and a population of 94,229 in the 2006 census.3 The common language of the people in the Etsako central local area is the Afemai language while Islam and Christianity are the religion practiced by majority of the people.4 The local government area is located in the northern part of Edo State.

The postal code of the area is 312.5

Localities

Towns and zip codes6789
Ape 312108
Apeabebe 312108
Atavo 312108
Awuyemi 312113
Imiekhuri 312113
Iviakpela 312108
Iviochie 312109
Ogbago 312108
Sabogida 312111
Ukhomoduba 312110

Economy

About 60% of the population of Estako Central local government area are farmers, hunters and fishermen. The types of crops grown in the area are yam, cassava, groundnut and maize. Other important commercial activities in the area are wood carving, blacksmith, and small scale business during weekly market days for buying and selling.94

Geography and climate

Etsako Central LGA spans about 660 square kilometres or 250 square miles and experiences two main seasons: the dry season and the rainy season.10

Culture

Estako Central's culture is manifested in the inhabitants' mode of religious worship, folklore, dance, arts and crafts, festivals, etc. There are three religious groups namely Christianity, Islam and traditional worship.11

References

References

  1. "Edo Election: Obaseki's Campaign Train Hits Etsako Central, Promises More Development". Channels Television. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  2. "Fugar – Etsako Central". Archived from the original on 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  3. "Edo (State, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
  4. "Etsako Central Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
  5. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on October 7, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
  6. "List of Towns and Villages in Etsako Central L.G.A". Nigeria Map. Archived from the original on September 10, 2021. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
  7. "List Of Towns And Villages In Etsako Central L.G.A, Edo State". Media Nigeria. 2018-04-19. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  8. places. "Towns & Villages in Etsako Central « Edo State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
  9. P. Omo, Ananigie (1946). A brief History of Estakor.
  10. "Etsako Central Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
  11. Okafor, F.C. (1984). "Geography of Nigerian Development". Public Administration and Development. 4: 249–258. doi:10.1002/pad.4230040305.