Akoko North-East
Akoko North-West | |
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  Akoko North-West Location within Nigeria | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Ondo State |
| Headquarter | Ikare |
| Area | |
• Total | 372 km2 (144 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
• Total | 175,409 |
| • Density | 472/km2 (1,220/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 342 |
Akoko North-East is a Local Government Area in Ondo State, Nigeria.[1] Its headquarters is in the town of Ikare. Akoko North East consist of 6 towns, namely:[2] Auga Akoko, Ugbe Akọkọ, Ise Akoko, Iboropa Akoko, Akunnu Akoko, Ikare Akoko.
It has an area of 372 km2 and a population of 175,409 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 342.[3]
Climate
[edit]Akoko North-West lies within the tropical wet-and-dry climate zone of Ondo State. The LGA receives most of its rainfall between April and October, with July–September as the wettest period. The dry season is marked by warm temperatures and lower humidity.[4]
Economy
[edit]The people that reside in Akoko Northeast are mostly employed in agriculture, growing significant amounts of products like yam and cocoa. Trade and ceramics are two more important industries in the region. A limitless array of goods is available for purchase at marketplaces like Oja Oba, Okore, and Osele.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Residents defy Ondo governor's 24-hour curfew | Premium Times Nigeria". 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
- ↑ "Akoko North East LGA". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ↑ Atlas, Weather. "Yearly & Monthly weather - Ondo, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ↑ "Akoko North East Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
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