Okada (Nigeria)
Town in Edo State, Nigeria
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Okada is a town located in the Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria.[2] Situated in the southern part of the state, it serves as the administrative headquarters of the Ovia North-East Local Government Area.[3][4]
Okada | |
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Town | |
| Okada | |
 Interactive map of Okada | |
  Okada Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6.7331°N 5.3913°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Edo State |
| Local Government Area | Ovia North-East |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 78,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 302110 |
| Climate | Aw |
History
The town of Okada has a deep-rooted history that dates back centuries. It is inhabited by the Edo people, who are known for their advanced bronze casting and artistic skills.[5][failed verification]
The town was home to a population of 78,000 individuals as recorded in 2011.[1]
Education
Okada is home to Igbinedion University. The institution was founded by Sir Gabriel Igbinedion.[6]
Transportation
Okada is well-connected in terms of transportation. The town is situated seven kilometers off the major Benin-Sagamu Expressway. This highway facilitates easy movement of people and goods. The road network within Okada town is also well-maintained, allowing for efficient intra-town transport.[citation needed]
Climate
| Climate data for Okada Town, Nigeria | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 34.3 (93.7) |
34 (93) |
32.8 (91.0) |
31.2 (88.2) |
30.1 (86.2) |
28.7 (83.7) |
28.1 (82.6) |
28 (82) |
28.5 (83.3) |
29.5 (85.1) |
30.8 (87.4) |
33 (91) |
30.7 (87.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.5 (81.5) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.4 (81.3) |
26.6 (79.9) |
25.9 (78.6) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.5 (76.1) |
25.1 (77.2) |
26 (79) |
26.9 (80.4) |
25.9 (78.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.6 (72.7) |
24 (75) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.2 (75.6) |
23.6 (74.5) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.2 (73.8) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.1 (73.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 24 (0.9) |
42 (1.7) |
95 (3.7) |
159 (6.3) |
210 (8.3) |
244 (9.6) |
247 (9.7) |
233 (9.2) |
252 (9.9) |
194 (7.6) |
63 (2.5) |
20 (0.8) |
1,783 (70.2) |
| Average rainy days | 5 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 183 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 61 | 71 | 80 | 86 | 88 | 90 | 89 | 87 | 89 | 89 | 85 | 71 | 82 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 7.8 | 7.0 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 7.4 | 66.5 |
| Source: Climate-Data.org[7] | |||||||||||||
Notable people
- Gabriel Igbinedion, businessman and the Esama of Benin Kingdom
- Lucky Igbinedion, former governor of Edo State
