Isoko South
About
Isoko South is a local government area (LGA) in the Isoko region of Delta State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is at Oleh. It is one of the two local governments that make up the Isoko region, the other being Isoko North, whose headquarters is at Ozoro. The LGA had a total population of 235,147 at the 2006 census. The local population is primarily of the Isoko people, with eleven communities each subdivided into several clans. The traditional occupations of the people are fishing and agriculture, and the area produces a large component of the oil and gas resources of Delta State.
History
The Isoko people migrated historically from the Benin Kingdom in nearby Edo State, and share some cultural similarities with that state. The area later formed part of Bendel State, before Bendel State was split to form Edo and Delta states. The Isoko South and North Local Government Area was established on 23 September 1991, when the former Isoko Local Government Area was subdivided.
Source: Wikipedia: Isoko South
Key Facts
State
Delta State
Headquarters
Oleh
Established
23 September 1991
Area
668 km²
Population
235,147 (2006)