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Edo
Heartbeat of The Nation
QUICK FACTS
*Population: 3,233,366 (2006 census) 4,235,595 (2016 forecast) - 24th of 37
*Percentage of Nigeria’s total population: 2.3%
*Population density: 181
*Landmass: 17,800 sq km (6,873 sq mi) – 29th of 37
*Internally Generated Revenue: N27, 184,350,734.90 (2020)
**State capital: Benin
**Local Government Areas: 18
**Current Governor: Godwin Obaseki (People’s Democratic Party)
*National Bureau of Statistics
**Edo State Government

INTRODUCTION

Edo State is one of the six states that make up the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It is bounded to the South and Southeast by Delta State, to the North and Northeast by Kogi State and to the West by Ondo State. The state capital is Benin.

LANDMASS, LOCATION, AND POPULATION

Edo State covers an area of 17,800 square kilometres. It lies at latitude 6°30′ North and longitude 6°00′ East. It has a population of 3,233,366 (2006 census) 4,235,595 (2016 forecast) and a population density of 181. The state accounts for 2.3% of Nigeria’s total population.
 

HISTORY AND PEOPLE