Ibaji
LGA in Kogi State, Nigeria
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Ibaji is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria in the south of the state separated from Edo State to the west by the Niger River, and bordering Anambra State in the south.[1] Its headquarters are in the town of Onyedega on the Niger River in the northwest of the area at6°53′00″N 6°41′00″E. [2] Olu is the predominant dialect used in Ibaji local government area. They are all Igala.
Ibaji | |
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 Interactive map of Ibaji | |
  Ibaji Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°52′N 6°48′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kogi State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Emmanuel Uge |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,377 km2 (532 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 128,129 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 271 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KO.IB |
The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the LGA.
It has an area of 1,377 km2 and a population of 128,129 at the 2006 census.[3]
The postal code of the area is 271105.[4] The Ibaji people are called Àbó Aji. Ibaji Local Government in Kogi State is one of the most neglected areas, with no government presence.[5] At the grassroots, no roads, no water, no light, and no health center.[5][6]
Villages around Ibaji
Below you will find all the towns and villages in Ibaji Local Government, Kogi State;[7]
- Abocho
- Achigili
- Adiele
- Adoji
- Adoma
- Adum
- Agada
- Agbajo
- Agidibai
- Agojeju
- Ahojori
- Aje-Kelega
- Ajebido
- Ajegwuna
- Ajieru
- Ajijeina
- Ajochidi
- Ajogwoni
- Ajomachi
- Ajonu-Ota
- Akpameta
- Akpobi
- Angwa
- Araba
- Atenokpe
- Ayanka
- Efikelegwu
- Egbile-Ugani
- Egomeha
- Elika
- Emewe
- Emewe-Efopa
- Gbokoluba
- Ibolo
- Igbadim
- Kefi
- Lokp
- Ogbogbo
- Ojogba
- Ojukpo
- Okwolo
- Opada
- Uchaikpele
Climate condition
Ibaji has a typically tropical climate with a long rainy season and a shorter dry season; monthly averages show high humidity and heavy rainfall from about April through October and hotter, drier conditions from November to March. Average monthly temperatures are generally high year-round, with the wet season seeing slightly lower daytime maxima and higher night minima.[8]
