Esan West is a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Ekpoma.[1]
Esan West
Formerly Okpebhvo Local Govt | |
|---|---|
 Esan West Local Government Secretariat | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Edo State |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| • Honourable | Collins Aigbogun LGA Chairman from September 4, 2023 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 194 sq mi (502 km2) |
| • Density | 863/sq mi (333.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
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It has an area of 502 km2 and Esan West (Ekpoma) has an estimated population of over 190,000 people which consists of an adult male population of over 60,000 and adult female population of over 60,000[2]. The postal code of the area is 310.[3]
It has an area of 502 km2 and a population density of 333.3/km2 [2016][4]
Towns and villages
editEkpoma, Iruekpen, Ujemen, Idumebo, Ihumudumu, Uhiele, Emuhi, Ogwa, Ekhiro, Ukpenu, Ujoelen Eguare, Emaudo, Egoro Amede, Egoro Naoka, Ebhakuala, Ukhun, Idoa, Urohi, Akahio, Illeh, Ekoh-Ine, Ujiogba.[5][6]
Economic mainstays
editCottage industries, Farming, Wood processing, Furniture making.
Tourist centers and attractions
editCommemorative statue of Professor Ambrose Alli, Ibiekuma River and Onojie Palaces; Ukhun Shrine, Oghedekpe River, Orosun Water falls in Ukhun Kingdom.
Natural resources
editLimestone and Timber.
Major agricultural products
editCocoa, Oil palm, Rubber, Kola, Cassava, Cocoyam, Pineapple, Plantain, Rice and Citrus fruits, Pepper, Tomatoes.
Health facilities
editThe Professor Ambrose Alli University Teaching Hospital is at Ekpoma, along with various public health centers, private and public hospitals, clinics and maternity homes.
Educational facilities
editIn addition to the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma and Samuel Adegboyega University, Ogwa; there are forty eight (48) primary schools and twelve Secondary Schools in Ekpoma.
Hubus-Salam Educational Foundation, Mount Camel School[7] John Bosco International School, Christ Foundation Nursery and Primary School, Moscow International School; Christ the King Nursery & Primary School, Christ Adam College, Cosmopolitan Church Primary School, Ujoelen Grammar School, Ujoelen Ekpoma.[5]
Climate
editEsan West has an average temperature of 28 degrees. The average humidity of the area is put at 69 percent(%), while the average wind speed in the LGA is 9 km/h. Esan West LGA falls under the Tropical savannah climate and witnesses two major seasons, which are: the rainy and the dry seasons.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Esan West LGA – The Official Website of Esan West Local Government Council". Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Esan West LGA – The Official Website of Esan West Local Government Council". Retrieved 2024-07-04.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Esan West (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". 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 West L.G.A, Edo State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
- ^ "mount carmel school emaudo ekpoma - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
- ^ "Esan West LGA – The Official Website of Esan West Local Government Council". Retrieved 2024-07-04.
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