Etsako Central


Etsako Central is one of the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Fugar. It is represented in the Edo state house of assembly by Hon. Ahmed Waziri Oshomah of the APC
  • Notable towns in Etsako Central include Fugar, Ogbona, Iraokhor, Anegbete, and Ekperi.
It has an area of 659.7 km and a population of 94,229 in the 2006 census. The common language of the people in the Etsako central local area is the Afemai language while Islam and Christianity are the religion practiced by majority of the people. The local government area is located in the northern part of Edo State.
The postal code of the area is 312.

Towns /Villages and Zip codes

Ape312108
Apeabebe312108
Atavo312108
Awuyemi312113
Imiekhuri312113
Iviakpela312108
Iviochie312109
Ogbago312108
Sabogida312111
Ukhomoduba312110

Economy of Estako Central

About 60% of the population of Estako Central local government area are farmers, hunters and fishermen. The types of crops grown in the area are yam, cassava, groundnut and maize. Other important commercial activities in the area are wood carving, blacksmith, and small scale business during weekly market days for buying and selling.

Geography/climate

Etsako Central LGA spans about 660 square kilometres and experiences two main seasons: the dry season and the rainy season. The area has an average temperature of around 28°C, and its average humidity level is about 60%.

Culture

Estako Central's culture is manifested in the inhabitants' mode of religious worship, folklore, dance, arts and crafts, festivals, etc. There are three religious groups namely Christianity, Islam and traditional worship.