Akoko Edo

Akoko Edo
Akoko Ẹdo
LGA
CountryNigeria
StateEdo State
HeadquartersIgarra
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Map
Àkókó
Languages
Akoko languages · Akoko dialects of the Yoruba language · Pidgin English
Religion
Christianity · Yoruba religion · Islam

Akoko Edo is a Local Government Area in Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Igarra.[1][2] It has an area of 1,371 km2 and a population of 262,110 at the 2006 census.[3] It consist of the Akoko people that are split between Ondo[4] and Edo states. [5] Most recognize as Yoruba and bear names identical with their counterparts in Akoko Ondo. The Benin conquests during the reign of Oba Ozolua[6] (1483-1504) established its first settlements in the region,[7] while other people migrated there for fortunes, including the Bida. [8] Of the Igbirra and Idah from the North and East, the war which Oba Esigie fought in 1515-1516 with the Attah of Idah would have also contributed to migration into the area.[9]

The postal code of the area is 312.

As of 2016, its population density is 249.9/km2 [2016][10]

The first local government chairman is Chief Joshua.B.Mayaki.

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  2. ^ "Flood disaster claims lives and destroys property in Akoko-Edo". Independent Television/Radio. 2014-07-16. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
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  6. ^ "Ozolua | Edo Empire, Warrior & Conqueror | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  7. ^ OSIKI, O. M. (2009). Benin-Iuleha Relations in Pre-Colonial Times.
  8. ^ Jimoh, S. A. (2022). ROLE OF COLLABORATORS AND MERCENARIES IN THE BIDA LED WARS IN AFEMAI LAND 1857-1897.
  9. ^ "Akoko Edo people of Edo State, Nigeria". www.edoworld.net. Retrieved 2023-04-25.
  10. ^ "Nigeria: Administrative Division (States and Local Government Areas) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2020-04-20.