Akoko South-East
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Akoko South-East
Uhami Isua | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 7°25′N 5°55′E / 7.42°N 5.91°E. | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Ondo State |
| Area | |
| • Land | 200 sq mi (530 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Akoko South-East[1] is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in Isua(Akoko).[2] Akoko South-East is one of sixteen Local Government Areas in the Akoko division.
Geography
The landscape is a mix of savannah and lowland forest. Annual rainfall ranges between 8cm-150cm (3.14in - 59.05in) per year with an average temperature of 28-35 °C (82-95 °F).[3] The territory is divided into Isua Oke and Isua Ile.
History
The origins of Isua can be traced back to the ancient Benin Empire.
Demographics
The population was 82,426 according to the 2006 census.
Governance
In Isua, only those who come from the royal Odovia family can be crowned as king.
The king resides in Isua Oke.
| Location | Area/district |
|---|---|
| Abulenla | Supare-Akoko |
| Ago Ajayi | Oba-Akoko |
| Ago Flower | Supare-Akoko |
| Ago Ojo | Oba-Akoko |
| Ago Oka | Oba-Akoko |
| Ago-Orikuta | Supare-Akoko |
| Akunagba -Akoko | Akungba-Akoko |
| Akunnu | Akunnu/Isowopo |
| Alegunle | Oka-Akoko |
| Auga | Akunnu/Isowopo |
| Ayegunle | Ifira-Akoko |
| Epinmi-Akoko | Epinmi-Akoko |
| Etroro | Akungba-Akoko |
| Iboropa | Akunnu/Isowopo |
| Igboegun | Supare-Akoko |
| Igbonla | Supare-Akoko |
| Ikakumo | Akunnu/Isowopo |
| Ikun-Akoko | Ifira-Akoko |
| Ipe-Akoko | Ipe Akoko |
| Ise | Akunnu/Isowopo |
| Isua-Akoko | Isua-Akoko |
| Iwaro | Oka-Akoko |
| Oka-Akoko | Oka-Akoko |
| Ose-Oba | Oba-Akoko |
| Sosan-Akoko | Sosan -Akoko |
Ipe Akoko is a town in Akoko South East in Ondo State.
Economy
It is an agricultural community. The town is situated on rocky terrain. It comprises ten quarters: Iba, Okun, Isinodo, Ilegbe, Igbede, Ugbe, Itoto, Ipaso, Uwi and Uthakpe quarters. The current king is His Royal Majesty, Oba Evangelist Francis Omokanjuola Apata, The Arogunbola II.
References
- ^ "Akoko South East (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
- ^ "Figure 1: Map of Akoko South East Local Government Area, Ondo State..." ResearchGate. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
- ^ "Ekpemi Weather Forecast for today and this week - My Weather Watcher - Akoko South East - Ondo - Nigeria 2021". justweather.org. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
State capital: Akure | ||
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Chinwe I. Sanni1, Joshua Kayode2*, and Benson O. Ademiluyi (2019). Ethnobotany and Conservation of Indigenous Fruit Tree Species in Akoko Division of Ondo State, Nigeria.