Akoko South-East
LGA in Ondo State, Nigeria
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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.
