Esan Central Local Government Area is a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Its administrative headquarters is located in the town of Irrua.[1][2]
The postal code of the area is 310.[3] It has an area of 253 km2 and a population density of 545.1/km2 [2016][4]
Towns and villages
Irrua, Ewu, Opoji, Usugbenu, Eidenu, Adenu, Ugbalo, Ibore, (Uneah comprises Ibore, Atuagbo and Ugbalo) Unogbo, Idumoza, Ugbegun, Imokano, Afuogbo, Okharomi, Equare, Atuagbo Ujabhole, Ibhiolulu, Udomi, Afuda, Idumoza, Ohe, Idumoghodor, Ehenwen, Idoa, Uzokholo, Ehanlen, Eko, Ekori, Eko, Iduwele, Ugbokhare, Ekilor to name a few.[5][6][7]
Economic mainstays
Commerce, Cottage industry, Agriculture, Furniture Making, Wood processing
Tourist centers / attractions
Lake Obiemen, Obiemen Shrine, Ogirrua's Palace and Ugbalo spring.
Natural resources
Kaolin, Clay and Timber
Major agricultural products
Yam, Tomatoes, Rice, Pineapple, Kola nuts, Rubber, Oil palm, Cassava and Oranges.
Health facilities
The Irrua Specialist Hospital, Otibhor Okhae Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Public Primary Health Centers, public and private hospitals such as the Zuma Memorial Hospital. Clinics and maternity homes.[5]
Educational facilities
Famous secondary schools such as Annunciation Catholic College in Irrua, Igueben College, Ewu Grammar School, Uneah Secondary School as well as Adult Education Centers.
References
- ^ "ESAN PEOPLE". Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- ^ "Esan Central Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Nigeria: Administrative Division (States and Local Government Areas) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ a b Ikuenobe-Otaigbe, Eve. (2012). The Esan people of Nigeria, West Africa. [Atlanta, Ga.]: E. Ikuenobe-Otaigbe. ISBN 978-1-4771-0762-1. OCLC 794709239.
- ^ Nigeria, Media (2018-04-19). "List Of Towns And Villages In Esan Central L.G.A, Edo State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ "List of Towns and Villages in Esan Central LGA". Nigeria Zip Codes. 2014-03-04. Retrieved 2023-05-02.
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