Uzebba Explained

Official Name:Uzebba
Pushpin Map:Nigeria
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Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Nigeria
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Nigeria
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Edo State
Unit Pref:Imperial
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Coordinates:7°N 59°W
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Uzebba is a Town in the Owan local council of Edo State, Nigeria. Uzebba, along with its neighbouring towns and villages, Avboisi, Okpuje, Ukhuse-Osi, Ukhuse-Oke in Owan, Etsakor, and Akoko Edo, are known as Afemai. They collectively make up Edo-North Senatorial District.

It is situated in the northern part of the state, approximately 4 kilometers southeast of Okpuje and 4 kilometers north of Avbiosi.

History

Uzebba has a rich history dating back to the 15th century. It was a major center of power and influence in the ancient Benin Empire. The town is home to the Oba of Iuleha, a traditional monarch who has ruled the area for centuries.

Geography

Uzebba is located at an elevation of 242 meters (794 feet) above sea level. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and fertile farmland, making it an important center for agriculture in the region

Demographics

s AAs of the 2006 census,[1] the population of Uzebba was approximately 12,000 people. The town is inhabited by the Edo people, who are the indigenous ethnic group of the area

Economy

The economy of Uzebba is primarily based on agriculture, with crops such as yams, cassava, and maize being major productions. The town is also known for its traditional crafts, including wood carvings[2] and textiles[3]

Notes and References

  1. Frankle . R. T. . January 1976 . Nutrition education in the medical school curriculum: a proposal for action: a curriculum design . The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition . 29 . 1 . 105–109 . 10.1093/ajcn/29.1.105 . 0002-9165 . 2006.
  2. SU . Jiang . Dataset of Wood Carving, Stone Carving, Colored Painting and Glass Decoration Pattern on Luoyang Shanshan Guild Hall . 2024-07-01 . GCdataPR. 10.3974/geodb.2021.12.02.v1 .
  3. Ehilenboadiaye . J.I. . Aigbogun . C.O. . Osamudiamen . G . 2018-05-03 . 2D and 3D subsurface geo-electrical resistivity imaging of contaminant plume from cassava processing mill in Uzebba Area of Edo North, Edo State, Nigeria . Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management . 22 . 4 . 539 . 10.4314/jasem.v22i4.17 . 1119-8362. free .