Etsako Central is a Local Government Area at Edo State, Nigeria.[1] Its headquarters is in the town of Fugar.[2]
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LGA | |
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State | Edo State |
Area | |
• Total | 250 sq mi (660 km2) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
It has an area of 660 km2 and a population of 94,575 in the 2006 census.[3] The Common language speaking in the area is Afemai language while Islam and Christianity are mostly practice by majority of the people.[4]
The postal code of the area is 312.[5]
Ape | 312108 |
Apeabebe | 312108 |
Atavo | 312108 |
Awuyemi | 312113 |
Imiekhuri | 312113 |
Iviakpela | 312108 |
Iviochie | 312109 |
Ogbago | 312108 |
Sabogida | 312111 |
Ukhomoduba | 312110 |
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 and maize. Other important commercial activities in the area are wood carving, blacksmith and small scale business during weekly markets day for buying and selling.[7][4]
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State capital: Benin City | ||
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