Ikpoba-Okha
About
Ikpoba Okha is a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria, with its headquarters in the town of Idogbo along the Benin/Abraka Road. The area is made up of several towns and villages, including Evbuomodu, Uwusan, Obazagbon, Agedo, Evbumufi, Etiosa, Okha and others. Most of its inhabitants are members of the Benin/Edo ethnic group. The local economy is based mainly on farming, trade, hunting, lumbering and blacksmithing.
History
Ikpoba Okha has a history that dates back to the ancient Benin Empire, when it was an important centre of power and influence. Many of its historical sites and landmarks still exist today. The area was also a major centre for the transatlantic slave trade, during which many of its people were forcibly taken from their homes and sold into slavery.
Source: Wikipedia: Ikpoba Okha
Key Facts
State
Edo State
Headquarters
Idogbo
Area
862 km²
Population
301,447 (2006 census)