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'''Akoko South-East'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akoko South East (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/php/nigeria-admin.php?adm2id=NGA029003|access-date=2021-07-24|website=www.citypopulation.de}}</ref> is a [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] in [[Ondo State]], [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-02-19 |title=APC leaders accuse Akeredolu of threatening Buhari's victory in Ondo |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/313754-apc-leaders-accuse-akeredolu-of-threatening-buharis-victory-in-ondo.html |access-date=2022-04-08 |language=en-GB}}</ref> Its headquarters are in [[Isua, Nigeria|Isua]] (Akoko).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Figure 1: Map of Akoko South East Local Government Area, Ondo State...|url=https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-Akoko-South-East-Local-Government-Area-Ondo-State-Source-Office-of-the-Surveyor_fig1_338986895|access-date=2021-06-02|website=ResearchGate|language=en}}</ref> Akoko South-East is one of six Local Government Areas in the Northern Senatorial District of [[Ondo State]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-10|title=Edo resonates as Ondo decides today|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/edo-resonates-as-ondo-decides-today/|access-date=2022-02-14|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-07-16|title=Ondo gov race: Battle of the zones|url=https://punchng.com/ondo-gov-race-battle-zones/|access-date=2022-02-14|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Akoko South-East'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Akoko South East (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location|url=https://www.citypopulation.de/php/nigeria-admin.php?adm2id=NGA029003|access-date=2021-07-24|website=www.citypopulation.de}}</ref> is a [[Local Government Areas of Nigeria|Local Government Area]] in [[Ondo State]], [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-02-19 |title=APC leaders accuse Akeredolu of threatening Buhari's victory in Ondo |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/313754-apc-leaders-accuse-akeredolu-of-threatening-buharis-victory-in-ondo.html |access-date=2022-04-08 |language=en-GB}}</ref> Its headquarters are in [[Isua-Akoko|Isua]] (Akoko).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Figure 1: Map of Akoko South East Local Government Area, Ondo State...|url=https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Map-of-Akoko-South-East-Local-Government-Area-Ondo-State-Source-Office-of-the-Surveyor_fig1_338986895|access-date=2021-06-02|website=ResearchGate|language=en}}</ref> Akoko South-East is one of six Local Government Areas in the Northern Senatorial District of [[Ondo State]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-10|title=Edo resonates as Ondo decides today|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/10/edo-resonates-as-ondo-decides-today/|access-date=2022-02-14|website=Vanguard News|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-07-16|title=Ondo gov race: Battle of the zones|url=https://punchng.com/ondo-gov-race-battle-zones/|access-date=2022-02-14|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US}}</ref>


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
The [[landscape]] is a mix of [[savanna]]h and [[lowland]] [[forest]]. Annual rainfall ranges between 8&nbsp;cm-150&nbsp;cm (3.14in - 59.05in) per year with an average temperature of 28-35&nbsp;°C (82-95&nbsp;°F).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ekpemi Weather Forecast for today and this week - My Weather Watcher - Akoko South East - Ondo - Nigeria 2021|url=https://justweather.org/Nigeria/Ondo/Akoko-South-East/Ekpemi/|access-date=2021-07-20|website=justweather.org|language=en}}</ref> The territory is divided into Isua Oke and Isua Ile.
The [[landscape]] is a mix of [[savanna]]h and [[lowland]] [[forest]]. Annual rainfall ranges between {{convert|8|-|150|cm|in|abbr=on}} per year with an average temperature of {{convert|28|-|35|C|F}}.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ekpemi Weather Forecast for today and this week - My Weather Watcher - Akoko South East - Ondo - Nigeria 2021|url=https://justweather.org/Nigeria/Ondo/Akoko-South-East/Ekpemi/|access-date=2021-07-20|website=justweather.org|language=en}}</ref> The territory is divided into Isua Oke and Isua Ile.<ref>{{Cite web |title=oluwasola daniels - Academia.edu |url=https://independent.academia.edu/oluwasoladaniels?swp=tc-au-44628297 |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=independent.academia.edu}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
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Latest revision as of 04:25, 1 July 2024

Akoko South-East
Uhami
Isua
LGA
Coordinates: 7°25′N 5°55′E / 7.42°N 5.91°E / 7.42; 5.91.
Country Nigeria
StateOndo State
Area
 • Land200 sq mi (530 km2)
Elevation
1,142 ft (348 m)
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
Map

Akoko South-East[1] is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Nigeria.[2] Its headquarters are in Isua (Akoko).[3] Akoko South-East is one of six Local Government Areas in the Northern Senatorial District of Ondo State.[4][5]

Geography

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The landscape is a mix of savannah and lowland forest. Annual rainfall ranges between 8–150 cm (3.1–59.1 in) per year with an average temperature of 28–35 °C (82–95 °F).[6] The territory is divided into Isua Oke and Isua Ile.[7]

History

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The origins of Isua can be traced back to the ancient Benin Empire.[8]

Demographics

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The population was 82,426 according to the 2006 census.[9]

Governance

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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
Etioro 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.[10]

Economy

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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

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  1. ^ "Akoko South East (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2021-07-24.
  2. ^ "APC leaders accuse Akeredolu of threatening Buhari's victory in Ondo". 2019-02-19. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
  3. ^ "Figure 1: Map of Akoko South East Local Government Area, Ondo State..." ResearchGate. Retrieved 2021-06-02.
  4. ^ "Edo resonates as Ondo decides today". Vanguard News. 2020-10-10. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  5. ^ "Ondo gov race: Battle of the zones". Punch Newspapers. 2016-07-16. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  6. ^ "Ekpemi Weather Forecast for today and this week - My Weather Watcher - Akoko South East - Ondo - Nigeria 2021". justweather.org. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  7. ^ "oluwasola daniels - Academia.edu". independent.academia.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  8. ^ "Country profile for Nigeria: INSI". newssafety.org. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
  9. ^ "List of Local Governments in Ondo State". nigerianfinder.com. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  10. ^ "With akara, Ondo community holds fertility festival". Tribune Online. 2018-12-01. Retrieved 2022-02-14.

Further reading

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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.


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