Aiyede
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Aiyede
Àiyèdè | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Aiyede Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 8°07′00″N 5°42′00″E / 8.11667°N 5.70000°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kogi State |
| LGA | Yagba East |
| Government | |
| • Type | Traditional chieftaincy |
| • Traditional ruler | Oba of Aiyede |
| Elevation | 380 m (1,250 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 262102 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KO.YE |
Aiyede (Yoruba: Àiyèdè) is a rural village in the Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. It forms part of the Okun-speaking region of Kogi State and is listed among the settlements in the Yagba South-East district of the local government area.
Aiyede is located at approximately 8°07′00″N 5°42′00″E within a tropical savanna landscape (Köppen climate classification Aw). The village lies southwest of Isanlu, the administrative centre of Yagba East LGA. It is situated near localities such as Ogbom and Jege, with elevations in the surrounding area of about 350 to 400 metres above sea level.
Economy
The economy of Aiyede is primarily agrarian. Residents engage in small-scale farming, producing crops such as yam, cassava, grains, cashew and palm produce. Livestock rearing, including goats and poultry, also contributes to local livelihoods, alongside minor artisanal activities.
