Gokana
About
Gokana is a Local Government Area in Rivers State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Kpor, while the traditional headquarters is Giokoo. The area is part of the Ogoni tribe and is divided into seventeen towns and communities, each headed by a king. The main local language is the Gokana language. The area is also divided into two major divisions, Dee-nwee Gokana (also called pa numuu) and Dee-si Gokana (also called pa bookpo). The postal code of the area is 504.
History
Gokana Local Government Area was created in 1991. The Gokana kingdom is headed by a king called the Gbere Mene, whose stool is situated at the traditional headquarters of Gokana at Giokoo. Gokana shares boundaries with Tai to the north, Ogu-Bolo to the west, Khana to the east, and Bonny to the south.
Source: Wikipedia: Gokana, Nigeria
Key Facts
State
Rivers State
Headquarters
Kpor
Chairman
Deko Confidence
Established
1991
Area
126 km²
Population
228,828 (2006 census)