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Isanlu

Coordinates: 5°59′N 6°59′E / 5.983°N 6.983°E / 5.983; 6.983
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Isanlu is the headquarters of Yagba East [1]local government area of Kogi State in the Southwestern part of Nigeria. It is one of the oldest towns in Kogi State. Isanlu is located at latitude 8.1584° N and longitude 5.6760° E. Its boundary to the west is Odo-Eri, to the east by Takete- Isao, to the north by Effo Amuro and to the south by Irunda-Ile and Ilafin. Isanlu has four communities: Isanlu-Mopo, Isanlu-Itedo, Isanlu-Ijowa, and Isanlu-Makutu.[2] The current Kogi state governor is Governor Yahaya_Bello [3].

Isanlu
Isanlu ( English Translation Goodness of the People)
Isanlu is located in Nigeria
Isanlu
Isanlu
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 5°59′N 6°59′E / 5.983°N 6.983°E / 5.983; 6.983
Country Nigeria
StateKogi State
TownIsanlu
Government
 • TypeTraditional
 • Agbana Of IsanluHRH Oba Moses Babatunde Etombi
Area
 • Total80.8 km2 (31.2 sq mi)
Population
 (Population Density 2016)
 • Total88,300[4]
 • Ethnicity
Yoruba
 • Religion
Christianity Muslim Traditional Beliefs
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
6-digit postal code prefix
262102
ISO 3166 codeNG.IM.OE.OM

Religion

Christianity is the dominant religion in Isanlu.

Culture

The culture of Isanlu is typical of Yoruba cultures, being steeped in Yoruba art and Yoruba music. Some cultural activities and festivals are associated with ancient tribal gods and rites, but since the spread of Christianity, many are no longer performed.

Festival

Education

Secondary schools

  • Isanlu Community Secondary, Isanlu
  • St Kizito's College, Isanlu
  • Oluyori Muslim Comprehensive High School, Isanlu
  • African Church Secondary School, Isanlu
  • Folu International Schools, Isanlu
  • Government Day Secondary School, Isanlu

Primary schools

Economy

References

  1. ^ https://postcode.com.ng/yagba-east-postal-or-zip-codes-kogi-state/
  2. ^ "Isanlu. Zip Codes".
  3. ^ https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-56566791
  4. ^ https://www.citypopulation.de/php/nigeria-admin.php?adm1id=NGA017
  5. ^ https://www.citypopulation.de/php/nigeria-admin.php?adm1id=NGA017

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