Akoko South-East Explained

Official Name:Akoko South-East
Other Name:Isua
Native Name:Uhami
Subdivision Type:Country
Leader Title:Olisua Of Isua
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Land Km2:530
Population As Of:2006
Utc Offset:+1
Coordinates:7.42°N 5.91°W.
Module:
Wikidata:yes
Zoom:8
Marker:village
Elevation M:348

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

The landscape is a mix of savannah and lowland forest. Annual rainfall ranges between 8- per year with an average temperature of 28C35C.[6] The territory is divided into Isua Oke and Isua Ile.[7]

History

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

Demographics

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

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
AbulenlaSupare-Akoko
Ago AjayiOba-Akoko
Ago FlowerSupare-Akoko
Ago OjoOba-Akoko
Ago OkaOba-Akoko
Ago-OrikutaSupare-Akoko
Akunagba -AkokoAkungba-Akoko
AkunnuAkunnu/Isowopo
AlegunleOka-Akoko
AugaAkunnu/Isowopo
AyegunleIfira-Akoko
Epinmi-AkokoEpinmi-Akoko
EtioroAkungba-Akoko
IboropaAkunnu/Isowopo
IgboegunSupare-Akoko
IgbonlaSupare-Akoko
IkakumoAkunnu/Isowopo
Ikun-AkokoIfira-Akoko
Ipe-AkokoIpe Akoko
IseAkunnu/Isowopo
Isua-AkokoIsua akoko
IwaroOka-Akoko
Oka-AkokoOka-Akoko
Ose-ObaOba-Akoko
Sosan-AkokoSosan -Akoko
Ipe Akoko is a town in Akoko South East in Ondo State.[10]

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.

Further reading

Notes and References

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