Igbanke
Igbanke | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Motto: Onukokomeh Ogbu Ofifi | |
Igbanke Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°23′13″N 6°09′53″E / 6.38694°N 6.16472°E | |
| State | Edo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Monarchical |
| • Obi/Eze | Obi of Ake, Obi of Oligie, Eze of Idumodin, Eze of Omulua, Obi of Ottah, Eze of Igbontor |
| Area | |
• Total | 170.3 km2 (65.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 85,000 |
| • Density | 499.2/km2 (1,293/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 301104 |
| Climate | Aw |
Igbanke ⓘ is an Ika community ceded into Orhionmwon, Edo State. Igbanke belongs to the igbanke speaking Ika group with a significant number in the Ika South and North East LGAs of Delta State.
Igbanke was politically ceded into Edo State during the creation of the state on August 27, 1991, through the influence of Samuel Ogbemudia hence separating them from the larger Ika group in Delta State where they belong. The Igbanke community is divided into 6 villages: Omolua, Ottah, Idumuodin, Ake, Oligie and Igbontor.