Esan Central Local Government Area is a
Local Government Area
A local government area (LGA) is an administrative division of a country that a local government is responsible for. The size of an LGA varies by country but it is generally a subdivision of a State (administrative division), state, province, divi ...
of
Edo State
Edo, commonly known as Edo State, is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria, However there was controversy ...
,
Nigeria
Nigeria ( ), , ig, Naìjíríyà, yo, Nàìjíríà, pcm, Naijá , ff, Naajeeriya, kcg, Naijeriya officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. It is situated between the Sahel to the north and the Gulf o ...
. Its administrative headquarters is located in the town of
Irrua.
The
postal code
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of the area is 310.
It has an area of 253 km² and a population density of 545.1/km²
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Towns and Villages
Irrua, Ewu, Adenu, Ugbalo, Ibore, (Unia comprises Ibore, Atuagbo and Ugboha) Unogbo, Opoji, Idumoza, Ugbegun, Imokano, Afuogbo, Okharomi, Equare, Atuagbo Ujabhole, Ibhiolulu, Udomi, Afuda, Idumoza, Ohe, Idumoghodor, Ehenwen, Idoa, Uzokholo, Ehanlen, Eko, Ekori, Eko, Iduwele,
Ugbokhare, Ekilor to name a few.
Economic Mainstays
Commerce, Cottage industry, Agriculture, Furniture Making,
Wood processing
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The major wood pro ...
Tourist Centers / Attractions
Lake Obiemen, Obiemen Shrine, Ogirrua's Palace and Ugbalo spring.
Natural Resources
Kaolin, Clay and Timber
Major Agricultural Products
Yam, Tomatoes, Rice, Pineapple, Kola nuts, Rubber, Oil palm, Cassava and Oranges.
Health Facilities
The Irrua Specialist Hospital, Otibhor Okhae Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, the School of School of Nursing and Midwifery, public primary health centers, public and private hospitals such as the Zuma Memorial Hospital. Clinics and maternity homes clinics and maternity homes.
Educational Facilities
Famous secondary schools such as Annunciation Catholic College in Irrua, Igueben College, Ewu Grammar School, Uneah Sec School as well as Adult Education Centers.
References
{{LGAs and communities of Edo State
Local Government Areas in Edo State