Esan Central
Esan Central | |
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Esan Central Secretariat | |
| Motto: N'Esan Gha amen! | |
Interactive map of Esan Central | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Edo State |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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, Idumebo, Idumabi, 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, Idunwele, Ugbokhare, and Ekilor to name a few.[5][6][7]
Economic mainstays
Commerce, cottage industry, agriculture, furniture-making, and wood processing.
Tourist centers / attractions
Lake Obiemen, Obiemen Shrine, Ogirrua's Palace and Ugbalo spring.
Natural resources
Kaolin, clay and timber.
Climate
Esan Centra has two weather conditions which are wet and dry climate with high temperatures and Humidity.[8] The Rainy season normally start from April to October with heavy Rain between June and September. Dry season usually start From November to march. The temperature are high with annual temperature of approximately 270C.[9]
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.
Location
Esan Central is located at latitude 6.73634° N and longitude 6.21984° E, Nigeria.[10]
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.
- ^ Amaechi, Chika; Obeto, Miracle; Okoduwa, Akus Kingsley (2024). "Trend and Spatial Distribution of Rainfall: A Case Study of Edo State, Southern Nigeria from 1983 – 2023". NIPES - Journal of Science and Technology Research. 6 (4). doi:10.5281/zenodo.14649294. ISSN 2682-5821.
- ^ "Esan Geography And Topography - South of Nigeria - AClasses Media". 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2025-11-05.
- ^ "Mindat.org". www.mindat.org. Retrieved 2025-11-08.