Etsako East
Etsako East Agenebode
Okpella Town Okugbe | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: Okugbe | |
| Motto: Agberho | |
Interactive map of Etsako East Agenebode | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Edo State |
| Area | |
• Total | 437 sq mi (1,133 km2) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 145,996 |
| • Density | 330/sq mi (129/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 312 |
| Area code | 00234 |
Etsako East is a local government council in Edo State, Nigeria with its headquarters at Agenebode. It has an area of 1,133 km2 and a population of 145,996 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 312.[1]
Climate condition
Estako East in Edo State has basically two weather conditions. These climate conditions are the rainy season and the dry season.[2] Estako East in Edo Central has basically two weather conditions. The rainy and dry seasons are these climatic conditions. All year long, temperatures are consistently hot. Edo Central's average yearly temperature is approximately 75.86°C. (79 °F).[3]
Economy
Farming is the primary livelihood of the people in Etsako East Local Government Area, where crops like maize, yam, cassava, and plantain are commonly cultivated. Trading also plays a major role in the local economy, with several markets operating in the area, including the Imegba Central Market. In addition, Etsako East LGA has abundant mineral resources such as limestone, potassium, and coal, and it is well known for producing cement in large amounts.[4]
References
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on October 7, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ^ "Weather forecast and conditions for Etsako East, Edo, Nigeria - The Weather Channel | weather.com". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2025-11-08.
- ^ "Etsako East, Nigeria Weather Conditions | Weather Underground". www.wunderground.com. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
- ^ "Etsako East Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2025-12-13.