# Edo State, Nigeria – Local government areas, Population & Map

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/

State · Nigeria 

# Edo State

Edo State is a state of Nigeria. It had an estimated **4,777,042 people** in 2022 on 19,514 km² (about 245 per km²). Its main town is Benin City. It is divided into 18 local government areas. 1,046 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 931 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 4,777,042people (2022)
- 19,514km²
- 18local government areas
- 931mapped services

## How many people live in Edo State?

Edo State had an estimated **4,777,042 people** in 2022 — 2.2% of Nigeria, 22nd of 37 states. There are 995 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Nigeria figure of 1,001). Spread over 19,514 km², that is about **245 people per km²**, 20th of 37 states.

39.8% of people are children under 15 and 3.5% are 65 or older; the median age is about 21 years (it is 19 across Nigeria). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 76 children and older people.

0–4 ****707,702**

5–9 ****617,240**

10–14 ****575,726**

15–19 ****417,921**

20–24 ****373,509**

25–29 ****359,463**

30–34 ****335,896**

35–39 ****329,601**

40–44 ****289,907**

45–49 ****209,127**

50–54 ****159,338**

55–59 ****131,052**

60–64 ****102,493**

65–69 ****72,503**

70–74 ****47,913**

75–79 ****27,009**

80+ ****20,642**

Source: [UNFPA and United States Census Bureau - PEPFAR program via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-nga).

## Where is Edo State?

Edo State lies in [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 4 other states: [Anambra State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/anambra/), [Delta State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/delta/), [Kogi State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/kogi/) and [Ondo State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/ondo/). By area it is the 21st largest of 37 states in Nigeria. It covers 2.1% of [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). The centre of Edo State is about 320 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 6.6654° N, 5.8737° E.

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga).

## Things to see in and around Edo State

OpenStreetMap lists 27 named sights in Edo State: 10 castles and forts; 10 attractions; 4 nature reserves; 1 monument; 1 archaeological site; 1 city gate.

- Moat · archaeological site
- CHIEF OLOMUZA PALACE · castle or fort
- Cief Olor's Palace · castle or fort
- ENOGIE OF UKHIRI PALACE · castle or fort
- Edohen Palace · castle or fort
- Ezomo Palace · castle or fort
- MWO GANIYU · castle or fort
- Oba Palace · castle or fort
- Ogiekae Palace · castle or fort
- Oliha Palace · castle or fort
- WO GANIYU HOUSE EKENWA BARRACKS · castle or fort
- Edo Agricultural Development Programme · nature reserve
- Gilli-Gilli Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Okomu National Park · nature reserve
- Ologbo · nature reserve
- AREA GULY NPDC BENIN · attraction
- ARMY CANT PDE GRD EKEHUNWA BENIN · attraction
- Car park · attraction
- Edogun of Benin · attraction
- Glass House · attraction
- Gully · attraction
- Gully entrance · attraction
- My bound · attraction
- PAPA JUNCTION · attraction
- Wedding RCC Rd Benin · attraction
- BENIN MOAT · monument
- Crown Estate Gate · city gate

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Edo State

- Time zoneUTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Lagos
- CurrencyNaira (NGN)
- Country calling code+234
- LanguagesEnglish, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulah
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Benin Airport (BNI) · Benin49 km
- Akure Airport (AKR) · Akure90 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.5 hours, sunrise around 06:21) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:39, sunset around 18:23).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:51 18:38 11.8 h 

Feb 06:53 18:48 11.9 h 

Mar 06:43 18:48 12.1 h 

Apr 06:28 18:44 12.3 h 

May 06:19 18:45 12.4 h 

Jun 06:21 18:51 12.5 h 

Jul 06:28 18:56 12.5 h 

Aug 06:31 18:51 12.3 h 

Sep 06:26 18:36 12.2 h 

Oct 06:22 18:21 12.0 h 

Nov 06:26 18:16 11.8 h 

Dec 06:39 18:23 11.7 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Local government areas of Edo State

Local government area Area km² Localities Services 

[Akoko-Edo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/akoko-edo/) 1,342 43 9 

[Egor](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/egor/) 76 11 127 

[Esan Central](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/esan-central/) 264 48 1 

[Esan North East](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/esan-north-east/) 342 38 6 

[Esan South East](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/esan-south-east/) 1,305 87 2 

[Esan West](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/esan-west/) 515 44 21 

[Etsako Central](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/etsako-central/) 663 31 1 

[Etsako East](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/etsako-east/) 1,132 37 7 

[Etsako West](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/etsako-west/) 939 62 23 

[Igueben](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/igueben/) 350 27 0 

[Ikpoba-Okha](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/ikpoba-okha/) 857 62 40 

[Oredo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/oredo/) 250 27 620 

[Orhionmwon](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/orhionmwon/) 2,411 108 5 

[Ovia North East](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/ovia-north-east/) 2,338 149 48 

[Ovia South West](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/ovia-south-west/) 2,772 110 4 

[Owan East](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/owan-east/) 1,228 47 0 

[Owan West](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/owan-west/) 740 34 3 

[Uhunmwonde](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/edo/uhunmwonde/) 1,991 112 14 

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Edo State

Open gazetteers list **1,046 villages, towns and localities** in Edo State. The largest with a recorded population: Benin City (1,782,000), Uromi (108,608), Auchi (62,907), Ekpoma (59,618), Ubiaja (21,782) and Igarra (14,647). Settlements here lie between about 0 m and 537 m above sea level (median 123 m).

- Abana
- Abere
- Abiala
- Abibu
- Abilogun
- Abudu
- Abumwemre
- Abumwenre
- Abunwa
- Ada-Obadan
- Adagu-Efoja
- Adeyanba
- Adoa
- Aduhanhan
- Adukuia
- Aduwawa
- Afana
- Afokpella
- Afuda
- Afukpilla
- Afuze
- Agadaga
- Agadega
- Agaua
- Agbanikaka
- Agbarha
- Agbede
- Agbobome
- Agbonmoba
- Agemopa
- Agenebode
- Agepanu
- Aghobahi
- Agigbigi
- Ago
- Ago Duro
- Ago Erierie
- Ago Jimmy
- Ago Osakwe
- Ago-Akinde
- Ago-Iredia
- Ago-Isame
- Ago-Isobo
- Ago-Nathaniel
- Ago-Orere Camp
- Agoishan
- Agor
- Agwa
- Ahia
- Ahor
- Aifesoba
- Aigiere
- Aihuobabekun
- Aiyegunle
- Aiyeteju
- Aiyetoro
- Aiyetoro Egbunbe
- Ajafitor
- Ajakurama
- Ajamogha
- Ajatiton
- Ajayibo
- Ajemaje
- Aji-Obe
- Ajiere
- Ajiko
- Ajimaje
- Ake
- Akhia
- Akho-Irrua
- Akhuakhuari
- Akiuwa
- Akugbe
- Akughe
- Akure
- Akwakwa
- Ala - Ifeku
- Alagbon
- Alashio
- Alegbette
- Aligholo
- Allah-Ifeku I
- Allah-Ifeku II
- Amah
- Amah-Naitioa
- Amahor
- Amalu
- Amangba
- Amasowomwan
- Amedokai
- Amendhoklan
- Amieghomwan
- Amoya
- Amufi
- Anemene
- Anibon
- Anighore Camp
- Annegbette
- Anyara
- Arah
- Aroko
- Aropa
- Arue
- Asaboro
- Asayitan
- Assamara
- Atawa
- Ato-Ubierumu
- Atoruru
- Atuagbo
- Auchi
- Auiowri
- Avbhupu
- Avbiele
- Avbiosi
- Avbiugu
- Avblaman
- Avbriaria
- Avdesagbon
- Aviosi
- Awa
- Awo
- Ayabo
- Ayedi
- Ayegbe
- Ayen
- Ayenigianran
- Ayeri-Ubiane
- Ayetoro
- Ayiado
- Ayo-Isule
- Ayoguri
- Azukala
- Benesipi
- Benin City
- Binidodogha
- Bunele
- Consin Camp
- Dagbala
- Dankoroba
- Ebazogbe-Niro
- Ebazogbenugu
- Ebelle
- Ebo
- Ebonogbo
- Ebu
- Ebuenehian
- Ebule
- Ebulen
- Ebune Ugbo
- Ebute-Ujogba
- Echuwa
- Edewo
- Edopa
- Edosowan
- Edumega
- Eduweke
- Efandion
- Ega
- Ega-Aika Iyegbi
- Ega-Engine
- Egba
- Egbal
- Egbatan
- Egbele
- Egbesan
- Egbeta
- Egbetua
- Egbiki-Igueben
- Egbiri
- Egbisi
- Egbokor
- Egburegbene
- Ege-Uno
- Egen-Afuda
- Egene
- Egeuno
- Egeuno Camp
- Egho One
- Egho Two
- Egono
- Egor
- Egoro
- Egoro-Amede
- Egoro-Naoka
- Egua-Eholor
- Eguagie Ubueghae
- Eguare
- Eguare-Amede
- Eguare-Ewatto
- Eguare-Ohordua
- Eguare-Ugbegun
- Egun
- Eguro
- Ehanlen
- Ehenomeghele
- Ehor
- Ehorone
- Eidenu
- Eilo-Edo
- Ekae
- Ekehen
- Ekehuan
- Ekeke
- Ekeke One
- Ekhor
- Ekhuere
- Ekiadolor
- Ekiha Camp
- Ekilor
- Eko
- Eko-Afuda
- Eko-Akhaluavbalu
- Eko-Bekor
- Eko-Egbor
- Eko-Ekpon
- Eko-Ewuh
- Eko-Ibadin
- Eko-Idernudie
- Eko-Ihigame
- Eko-Illeh
- Eko-Irrua
- Eko-Oboye
- Eko-Okoh
- Eko-Omon
- Eko-Onugie
- Ekoarmufua
- Ekodel
- Ekogba
- Ekole
- Ekomodda
- Ekon
- Ekonobore
- Ekosa
- Ekose
- Ekosodin
- Ekperi-Odame
- Ekpesa
- Ekpeshi
- Ekpoma
- Ekpon
- Ekukhun
- Ekwotso
- Elneye
- Emagholo
- Emah
- Eme
- Emianghan
- Emioboma
- Emolomen Camp
- Emu-Eguare
- Emu-Nehua
- Eni Camp
- Enume
- Enwan
- Epebite
- Erha
- Erhiboerhibo
- Eror
- Erua
- Eruele
- Eruere
- Eshiawa
- Esi
- Esioriri
- Eso
- Etete
- Eteye
- Eturu
- Evba-Ebe
- Evbebe
- Evbiakagba
- Evbiyomwanru
- Evbo-Okhuere
- Evbobemwen One
- Evbobewen Two
- Evbodia
- Evbodobian
- Evbogida
- Evbohighae
- Evboikhuenbo
- Evbokabua Two
- Evbolekpen
- Evbolekphen
- Evbomede One
- Evbomede Two
- Evboneka
- Evbonogbo
- Evboroho
- Evborohun
- Evbosa
- Evbowe
- Evbozegbo
- Evbuarhue
- Evbuerebor
- Evbuogun
- Evbuohuan
- Evbuomoma
- Evegie
- Evien
- Evo-Iyobhebhe
- Evporo
- Ewalto
- Ewan
- Eware
- Ewode
- Ewohimi
- Ewoki
- Ewora
- Ewossa
- Ewuh
- Ewusse
- Eyaem
- Eyaen
- Foniyege
- Fugar
- Gbagere
- Gbelegan
- Gbelekegan
- Gbelemotin
- Gbelemotin Oke
- Gbelemotin-Odo
- Gbeoba
- Gbokuli
- Gilli-Gilli
- Hassan Camp
- Hwohwokpa Camp
- Ibhiedu
- Ibhiodan
- Ibhiolulu
- Ibhole
- Ibie Iyakpe
- Ibie Nale
- Ibillo
- Ibiwuru
- Iboro
- Ichue
- Id-Oboh
- Idale Quarters
- Iddo
- Idegun
- Idi
- Idibo
- Ididigba
- Idigun
- Idinebbon
- Idmuguokha
- Idoa
- Idogbo
- Idu
- Idulaka
- Idumabi-Irrua
- Idumebo
- Idumebo-Irrua
- Idumedohen-Agadaga
- Idumegan
- Idumegun-Agadaga
- Idumessa
- Idumiakon-Illeh
- Idumohen
- Idumowu
- Idumoza
- Idumu-Agbor One
- Idumu-Avbhuru
- Idumu-Egban
- Idumu-Eka
- Idumu-Esan
- Idumu-Ima
- Idumu-Iwe
- Idumu-Iyasere
- Idumu-Ogbe
- Idumu-Selu One
- Idumu-Selu Two
- Idumuiru
- Idumuodi
- Idumuoghodor
- Idumuweniem
- Idumwunha
- Idumwunobo-Uni
- Idumwuogo-Ugbeka
- Idumwvago-Ugbeka
- Idunegbon
- Idunmowo
- Idunmwowina
- Idunmwowinna
- Idunmwunivdiode
- Idunwenhingbe
- Iduwenbo
- Ifeku Island
- Ifeku Uyi
- Igakhara
- Igarra
- Igbaloro
- Igbanke
- Igbe
- Igbekhue
- Igbekue
- Igbigele
- Igbinoba
- Igbirra Camp

…and 646 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Edo State

Named natural and historic features inside Edo State, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

39 rivers and streams; 1 lake.

- Ajifre Creek
- Ekressi River
- Erakhuen Stream
- Iporo River
- Julos Stream
- Ogogoro Creek
- Okpoto
- Oloji Creek
- Onyam River
- Onyami River
- Owesse River
- River Aden
- River Akagbe
- River Ala
- River Aruvbi
- River Babui
- River Ebah
- River Edion
- River Emuem
- River Epecho
- River Iguevinyoba
- River Ikpoba
- River Ipala
- River Ogbovben

…and 16 more.

### Coast and islands

2 islands.

- Barossa Island
- Ifeku-Island

### Hills and mountains

3 hills.

- Ososo Hill · 531 m
- Semolika Hill · 373 m
- Ivianopodi Hill · 312 m

### Forests and nature

10 forest reserves.

- Ebue Forest Reserve
- Ekehuan Forest Reserve
- Ekiadolor Forest Reserve
- Gilli-Gilli Forest Reserve
- Iguobazuwa Forest Reserve
- Obaretin Forest Reserve
- Okomu Forest Reserve
- Sapoba Forest Reserve
- Urhonigbe Forest Reserve
- Usonigbe Forest Reserve

### Estates

1 rubber estate.

- Asaboro Rubber Plantation

### Getting around

1 airport.

- Benin

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Edo State and the best time to visit

In Edo State, the warmest month is Mar (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Aug (24 °C). About 1,726 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (301 mm) and the driest Jan (14 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 14 

Feb 26 35 

Mar 27 72 

Apr 27 139 

May 26 168 

Jun 25 236 

Jul 25 238 

Aug 24 225 

Sep 25 301 

Oct 25 208 

Nov 26 73 

Dec 25 19 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Edo State

Places mapped inside Edo State in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals84
- Banks63
- ATMs1
- Petrol pumps53
- Hotels211
- Shopping malls46
- Schools218
- Colleges and universities77
- Cinemas7
- Pharmacies38
- Restaurants116
- Police stations12
- Dental clinics5

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Edo State?In Nigeria
- What is the population of Edo State?4,777,042 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Edo State?About 21 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Edo State?About 245 people per km²
- What borders Edo State?Anambra State, Delta State, Kogi State and Ondo State
- What is there to see in Edo State?AREA GULY NPDC BENIN, ARMY CANT PDE GRD EKEHUNWA BENIN, BENIN MOAT, CHIEF OLOMUZA PALACE
- What time zone is Edo State in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Edo State?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Edo State?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Edo State?1,046 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Edo State?Settlements lie between 0 m and 537 m
- What is the highest point in Edo State?Ososo Hill (531 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Edo State?November to March
- How many hospitals are in Edo State?84 mapped
- How many banks are in Edo State?63 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Edo State?1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Edo State?53 mapped
- What is the P-code of Edo State?NG012 (OCHA common operational dataset)