Akoko Edo
Akoko Edo
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Akoko Edo is a
The postal code of the area is 312.
As of 2016, its population density is 249.9/km2 [2016][5]
The first local government chairman is Chief Joshua.B.Mayaki.
Geography
The Ancient Akoko-Edo area is situated in the northern part of Edo state in the south of the Niger-Benue Confluence. Its dominant geographical and
Climate
Akoko, situated at an elevation of 97.65 meters (320.37 feet) above sea level, falls under the classification of tropical wet and
Towns
The towns include Egbigere 1, Egbigere 2, Atte,
Languages
The people of Akoko Edo speak Eight (8) distinct languages but overlapping occurs. The Ojiramis (Group II) for instance, understand their neighbours Akuku (Group III) and Enwan (Group I), but not the people in the other village. Yoruba is understood by mainly the older generation. Pidgin English is the most widely spoken language in Akoko Edo.
References
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- ^ "Flood disaster claims lives and destroys property in Akoko-Edo". Independent Television/Radio. 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- ^ places. "Towns & Villages in Akoko – Edo « Edo State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
- ^ "Akoko Edo people of Edo State, Nigeria". www.edoworld.net. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
- ^ "Nigeria: Administrative Division (States and Local Government Areas) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2020-04-20.
- ^ a b Samson, Orifah. "The Linguistic Situation and Geography of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria".
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(help) - ^ "Boundary dispute: Two communities in Edo and Ondo states on edge". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-03-25. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ Mary (2014-03-03). "List of Towns and Villages in Akoko - Edo LGA". Nigeria Zip Codes. Retrieved 2023-05-02.