Isanlu
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 Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°59′N 6°59′E / 5.983°N 6.983°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kogi State |
| Town | Isanlu |
| Government | |
| • Type | Traditional |
| • Agbana Of Isanlu | HRH Oba Moses Babatunde Etombi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 80.8 km2 (31.2 sq mi) |
| Population (Population Density 2016) | |
| • Total | 88,300[4] |
| • Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| • Religion | Christianity Muslim Traditional Beliefs |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 6-digit postal code prefix | 262102 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.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
- Lg Secondary School Idofin Isanlu
- Michaelian Group of Schools, Isanlu
Primary schools
- Community Primary School, Isanlu
- St. Joseph Primary School, Isanlu
- St Michael the Archangel Nursery/Primary School, Isanlu
- Ecwa Rev. Thamer Nursery and Primary School, Isanlu
- Yelgea Primary School, Isanlu