Esan Central

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Esan Central
LGA
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Esan Central Secretariat
Motto: 
N'Esan Gha amen!
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Edo State
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
Esan Central

Esan Central Local Government Area is a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Its administrative headquarters is located in the town of Irrua. [1] [2]

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The postal code of the area is 310. [3] It has an area of 253 km2 and a population density of 545.1/km2[2016] [4]

Towns and villages

Irrua,Idumabi, Ewu, Opoji, Usugbenu, Eidenu, Adenu, Ugbalo, Ibore, (Uneah comprises Ibore, Atuagbo and Ugbalo) Unogbo, Idumoza, Ugbegun, Imokano, Afuogbo, Okharomi, Equare, Atuagbo Ujabhole, Ibhiolulu, Udomi, Afuda, Idumoza, Ohe, Idumoghodor, Ehenwen, Idoa, Uzokholo, Ehanlen, Eko, Ekori, Eko, Idunwele, Ugbokhare, Ekilor to name a few. [5] [6] [7]

Economic mainstays

Commerce, Cottage industry, Agriculture, Furniture Making, Wood processing

Tourist centers / attractions

Lake Obiemen, Obiemen Shrine, Ogirrua's Palace and Ugbalo spring.

Natural resources

Kaolin, Clay and Timber

Major agricultural products

Yam, Tomatoes, Rice, Pineapple, Kola nuts, Rubber, Oil palm, Cassava and Oranges.

Health facilities

The Irrua Specialist Hospital, Otibhor Okhae Hospital, Irrua, Edo State, the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Public Primary Health Centers, public and private hospitals such as the Zuma Memorial Hospital. Clinics and maternity homes. [5]

Educational facilities

Famous secondary schools such as Annunciation Catholic College in Irrua, Igueben College, Ewu Grammar School, Uneah Secondary School as well as Adult Education Centers.

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