Akoko South-East
Uhami Isua | |
|---|---|
 Interactive map of Akoko South-East | |
| Coordinates: 7°25′N 5°55′E / 7.42°N 5.91°E / 7.42; 5.91. | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Ondo State |
| Area | |
| • Land | 225.2 km2 (87.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 348 m (1,142 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 126,600 |
| • Density | 562.2/km2 (1,456/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Akoko South-East[1] is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Nigeria.[2] Its headquarters are in Isua.[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 8–150 cm (3.1–59.1 in) per year with an average temperature of 28–35 °C (82–95 °F).[6] The territory is divided into Isua Oke and Isua Ile.[7]
Akoko South-East features a tropical savanna climate with a long rainy season extending from April to October. Rainfall intensity increases mid-year, supported by humid southwesterly winds, followed by a dry season dominated by warmer and less humid conditions.[8]
History
The origins of Isua can be traced back to the ancient Benin Empire.[9]
Demographics
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Abulenla | Supare-Akoko | |
| Ago Ajayi | Oba-Akoko | |
| Ago Flower | Supare-Akoko | |
| Ago Ojo | Oba-Akoko | |
| Ago Oka | Oba-Akoko | |
| Ago-Orikuta | Supare-Akoko | |
| Akunagba -Akoko | Akungba-Akoko | |
| Akunnu | Akunnu/Isowopo | |
| Alegunle | Oka-Akoko | |
| Auga | Akunnu/Isowopo | |
| Ayegunle | Ifira-Akoko | |
| Epinmi-Akoko | Epinmi-Akoko | |
| Etioro | Akungba-Akoko | |
| Iboropa | Akunnu/Isowopo | |
| Igboegun | Supare-Akoko | |
| Igbonla | Supare-Akoko | |
| Ikakumo | Akunnu/Isowopo | |
| Ikun-Akoko | Ifira-Akoko | |
| Ipe-Akoko | Ipe Akoko | |
| Ise | Akunnu/Isowopo | |
| Isua-Akoko | Isua akoko | |
| Iwaro | Oka-Akoko | |
| Oka-Akoko | Oka-Akoko | |
| Ose-Oba | Oba-Akoko | |
| Sosan-Akoko | Sosan -Akoko | Ipesi-Akoko
Ipe Akoko is a town in Akoko South East in Ondo State.[11] |
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.
References
- "Akoko South East (Local Government Area, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- "APC leaders accuse Akeredolu of threatening Buhari's victory in Ondo". Premium Times. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- "Figure 1: Map of Akoko South East Local Government Area, Ondo State..." ResearchGate. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- "Edo resonates as Ondo decides today". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 10 October 2020. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- "Ondo gov race: Battle of the zones". The Punch. 16 July 2016. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- "Ekpemi Weather Forecast for today and this week - My Weather Watcher - Akoko South East - Ondo - Nigeria 2021". justweather.org. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- "oluwasola daniels - Academia.edu". independent.academia.edu. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- Atlas, Weather. "Yearly & Monthly weather - Ondo, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- "Country profile for Nigeria: INSI". newssafety.org. Retrieved 8 April 2022.
- "List of Local Governments in Ondo State". nigerianfinder.com. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
- "With akara, Ondo community holds fertility festival". Nigerian Tribune. 1 December 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
Further reading
- Chinwe I. Sanni1, Joshua Kayode2*, and Benson O. Ademiluyi (2019). Ethnobotany and Conservation of Indigenous Fruit Tree Species in Akoko Division of Ondo State, Nigeria.