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Etsako Central
LGA
Country	Nigeria
State	Edo State
Area
• Total	250 sq mi (660 km)
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)

Etsako Central is one of the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Fugar. It is represented in the Edo state house of assembly by Hon. Ahmed Waziri Oshomah of the APC

It has an area of 659.7 km and a population of 94,229 in the 2006 census. The Common language of the people in the Etsako central local area is the Afemai language while Islam and Christianity are mostly practice by majority of the people. The local government area is located in the Northern part of Edo State.

The postal code of the area is 312.

Towns /Villages and Zip codes

Economy Estako Central

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,groundnut and maize. Other important commercial activities in the area are wood carving, blacksmith, and small scale business during weekly market days for buying and selling.

Culture

Estako central cultures is manifested in the inhabitants mode of religious worship, folk lores, dance, art and crafts, festivals, etc. there are three religious groups namely christianity, Islam and traditional worship.

References

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2. "Fugar – Etsako Central". Archived from the original on 2021-07-09. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
3. "Edo (State, Nigeria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-06-23.
4. ^ "Etsako Central Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2022-03-03.
5. "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on October 7, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
6. places. "Towns & Villages in Etsako Central « Edo State « Nigeria". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 2022-03-02.
7. ^ P. Omo, Ananigie (1946). A brief History of Estakor.
8. "List of Towns and Villages in Etsako Central L.G.A". Nigeria Map. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
9. "List Of Towns And Villages In Etsako Central L.G.A, Edo State". Media Nigeria. 2018-04-19. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
10. Okafor, F.C. (1984). "Geography of Nigerian Development". Public Administration and Development. 4: 249–258. doi:10.1002/pad.4230040305.

v t e Edo State
State capital: Benin City
Local government areas	Akoko Edo Egor Esan Central Esan North-East Esan South-East Esan West Etsako Central Etsako East Etsako West Igueben Ikpoba Okha Orhionmwon Oredo Ovia North-East Ovia South-West Owan East Owan West Uhunmwonde
Education	Universities Ambrose Alli University Benson Idahosa University Edo University Igbinedion University, Okada Mudiame University Samuel Adegboyega University University of Benin Wellspring University Polytechnics Auchi Polytechnic Edo State Polytechnic Usen Kings Polytechnic Shaka Polytechnic Colleges of education College of Agriculture, Iguoriakhi College of Education, Ekiadolor Edo Technical College Secondary schools Edo College Federal Government Girls College, Benin Lumen Christi International High School, Uromi Presentation National High School
Healthcare	Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital Stella Obasanjo Women and Children Hospital University of Benin Teaching Hospital See also: List of hospitals in Edo State
Mass media	Newspapers Nigerian Observer Prime 9ja Online Obaland Television Edo Broadcasting Service Nigerian Television Authority Africa Independent Television Independent Television Radio 88.1 90.5 92.3 92.7 93.7 94.1 94.3 95.7 96.9 97.3 100.1 101.5 105.5
Transportation	Benin Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Tourist attractions	Landmarks Royal Palace of the Oba of Benin Benin City National Museum Holy Aruosa Cathedral Sports venues Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium Parks Okomu National Park Ogba Zoo Reserves Okomu Forest Reserve Ohosu Game Reserve
Sport clubs	Edo Queens F.C. Bendel Insurance F.C. Bendel United F.C.
Culture	Igue festival Literature
Languages and dialects	Edo Edoid Esan Afenmai Enwan Ghotup Igwe Ikhin Ikpeshi Ivbiosakon Okpela Ososo Sasaru Uneme Akuku Oloma Okpe

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