Esan West

Esan West local government area is domiciled in Edo state, Southsouth geopolitical division of Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Ekpoma while the area consists of several towns and villages which include Ozigbo, Ilokha, Ognuakun, Ukpowada, Ikiala, Udo-Neria, Ukpodo, and Ega. The estimated population of Esan West LGA is 313,484 inhabitants with the majority of the area’s dwellers being members of the Esan ethnic affiliation. The Esan language is primarily spoken in the area while Christianity is the widely practiced religion in the area. Notable landmarks in Esan West LGA include the Ambrose Alli University and the Nigerian post office Ekpoma.

GEOGRAPHY OF ESAN WEST

Esan West covers a total area of 502 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 28 degrees. The average humidity of the area is put at 69 percent while while the average wind speed in the LGA is 9 km/h. Esan West LGA falls under the Tropical savannah climate and witnesses two major seasons which are the rainy and the dry seasons.

ECONOMY OF ESAN WEST

Farming is a major economic activity in Esan west LGA with the area known for the cultivation of crops such as yam, cassava, plantain and banana. The area is also home to a number of markets such as the Royal market in Ekpoma, and the Amede market. Esan west LGA also hosts several private and public institutions, banks, hotels and relaxation spots.