Ibaji is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria in the south of the state separated from Edo State to the west by the Niger River, and bordering Anambra State in the south.[1] Its headquarters are in the town of Onyedega on the Niger River in the northwest of the area at6°53′00″N 6°41′00″E / 6.88333°N 6.68333°E. [2] Olu is the predominant dialect used in Ibaji local government area. They are all Igala.
Ibaji | |
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 Interactive map of Ibaji | |
  Ibaji Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°52′N 6°48′E / 6.867°N 6.800°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kogi State |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Emmanuel Uge |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,377 km2 (532 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 128,129 |
| • Density | 93.05/km2 (241.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 271 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KO.IB |
The northeasterly line of equal latitude and longitude passes through the LGA.
It has an area of 1,377 km2 and a population of 128,129 at the 2006 census.[3]
The postal code of the area is 271105.[4] The Ibaji people are called Àbó Aji. Ibaji Local Government in Kogi State is one of the most neglected areas, with no government presence.[5] At the grassroots, no roads, no water, no light, and no health center.[5][6]
Villages around Ibaji
editBelow you will find all the towns and villages in Ibaji Local Government, Kogi State;[7]
- Abocho
- Achigili
- Adiele
- Adoji
- Adoma
- Adum
- Agada
- Agbajo
- Agidibai
- Agojeju
- Ahojori
- Aje-Kelega
- Ajebido
- Ajegwuna
- Ajieru
- Ajijeina
- Ajochidi
- Ajogwoni
- Ajomachi
- Ajonu-Ota
- Akpameta
- Akpobi
- Angwa
- Araba
- Atenokpe
- Ayanka
- Efikelegwu
- Egbile-Ugani
- Egomeha
- Elika
- Emewe
- Emewe-Efopa
- Gbokoluba
- Ibolo
- Igbadim
- Kefi
- Lokp
- Ogbogbo
- Ojogba
- Ojukpo
- Okwolo
- Opada
- Uchaikpele
- Unale
Climate condition
editIbaji has a typically tropical climate with a long rainy season and a shorter dry season; monthly averages show high humidity and heavy rainfall from about April through October and hotter, drier conditions from November to March. Average monthly temperatures are generally high year-round, with the wet season seeing slightly lower daytime maxima and higher night minima.[8]
References
edit- ↑ "YoupiZik". zik.youpi.cm. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ↑ "Towns & Villages in Ibaji « %%tag%% « %%category%%". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ↑ HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
- ↑ "Search Result - Ibaji Kogi - Page 1 - Nigeria Postcode". www.nigeriapostcode.com. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- 1 2 "A Case for Ibaji: Who Will Change the Narrative?". Kogi Reports. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ↑ "Ibaji Towns And Villages". Towns & Villages. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
- ↑ "Climate & Weather Averages in Ibaji, Nigeria". www.timeanddate.com. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
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