Igalamela-Odolu
Igalamela-Odolu is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. It is bordered by the Niger River in the west and Enugu State in the east . Its headquarters are in the town of Ajaka in the north of the area at7°10′16″N 6°49′35″E. The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the LGA. It has an area of 2,175 km2 and a population of 148,020 at the 2006 census.[1]
Igalamela-Odolu | |
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  Igalamela-Odolu Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°05′N 7°05′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kogi State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,175 km2 (840 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 148,020 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 271 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KO.IO |
The postal code of the area is 271.[2]
Igalamela-Odolu is occupied majorly by two ethnic groups Igalas and Igbos.
References
- HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
- "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2009-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
State capital: Lokoja | ||
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