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Edo State is a state in southern Nigeria, located in the South-South geopolitical zone. It was established on 27 August 1991 when Bendel State was split into Edo and Delta States. The capital of Edo State is Benin City.
Edo State has a postal code range of 300001 to 313111. The address of the NIPOST headquarters in Edo State is the General Post Office Airport Road in Benin City.
Here's a look into the postal codes of various districts within Benin City:
| Place | Postal Code |
|---|---|
| 2nd Akhughe Avenue | 300211 |
| Ahie Street | 300211 |
| Ajayi Street | 300211 |
| Akugbe Street | 300211 |
| Anglican St | 300211 |
| Ayo Street | 300211 |
| Bright St | 300211 |
| Central Primary School | 300211 |
| Commercial Rd | 300211 |
| Cook Road | 300211 |
| Cross Road | 300211 |
| D.P. | 300211 |
| 2nd East Road | 300241 |
| 2nd Iso Lane | 300241 |
| Adjemre Cl. | 300241 |
| Akpata Street | 300241 |
| Amayo Avenue | 300241 |
| Dumu Road | 300241 |
| Etinosa Street | 300241 |
| Evboriaria | 300241 |
| Emeka Street | 300241 |
| First East Circular | 300241 |
| Goodnews Street | 300241 |
| Iso Lane | 300241 |
| Iyebosa Road | 300241 |
| Isuwa Street | 300241 |
| Ivbiawo Lane | 300241 |
| Maria Gorretti Road | 300241 |
| Ogbesasa Street | 300241 |
| Obasuyi Street | 300241 |
| Omorogbe Rep Street | 300241 |
| Ogie Street | 300241 |
| Okohoedion Street | 300241 |
| Omoruyi Street | 300241 |
| Osunde Street | 300241 |
| Ondo Road | 300241 |
| Power Line Lane | 300241 |
| Uwague Street | 300241 |
| Ugomossu Street | 300241 |
| Iruele St | 300241 |
| Oyomon St | 300241 |
| Ijewere St | 300241 |
| Ubiaja CommunityPrimary School | 300241 |
| College Rd | 300241 |
| Orhuen Quarters | 300241 |
It's important to remember that in Nigeria, including Benin City, postal codes are used instead of ZIP codes. Understanding these codes is crucial for efficient mail delivery and logistics.
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Edo State: The Heartbeat of the Nation
Edo State is located in the South-South region of Nigeria and is known for being the center of the country’s rubber industry. As of 2024, the state was ranked as the 20th most populous state in Nigeria, with a population of approximately 5,250,000.
The modern borders of the state encompass regions that were formerly home to various empires and kingdoms, including the ancient Benin Empire. The city of Edo, now known as Benin City, was home to some of the largest earthworks in the world.
The people of Edo State are predominantly Edoid, including the Edo (or Bini), Esan, Owan, and Afemai people. The Edo language is commonly spoken in Benin City. Christianity is the dominant religion in the state, having been introduced by Portuguese missionaries in the 15th century.
Brief History
The Mid-Western Region was a division of Nigeria that came into being in 1963. It was formed in June 1963 from Benin and Delta provinces of the Western Region, and its capital was Benin City. In 1967 when a new 12-state structure was introduced, the region transmuted into Midwest State, remaining territorially intact. During the Nigerian Civil War, the Biafran forces invaded the new Mid-Western state, en route to Lagos, in an attempt to force a quick end to the war.
While under Biafran occupation, the state was declared as the "Republic of Benin" as Nigerian forces were to retake the region. The republic collapsed a day after the declaration as Nigerian troops overtook Benin City.
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Demographics
Edo State is a diverse state that is predominantly inhabited by the Edoid people, including the Edo (or Bini), Esan, Ora, Akoko-Edo, Ijaw Owan and Afemai people and Igala people among others. The most common Edoid language spoken is the Edo language, which is commonly spoken in Benin City.
The main ethnic groups in Edo State are Édo, Etsako, Esan, Owan, and Akoko Edo. Some of the groups can trace their origin to Benin City, hence their dialects vary with their distance from Benin City. The Edo speaking people occupy seven out of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state and constitute 57.54% of the total population.
Others are as follows: Esan (14.14%), Igala in Esan South East LGA 3%, Etsako (12.19%), Owan (7.43%), Ijaw (6%) and Akoko Edo (5.70%). There are also Igarra speaking communities in Akoko Edo, Itsekiri communities in Ikpoba-Okha, and Ijaw Izons and Urhobos in Ovia North East and South West Local Government Areas, especially in the borderlands.
English is the official language of the state. The Etsako/Afemai people of Edo state have the highest population of Muslims.
Government
Edo State consists of eighteen (18) local government areas. The Judiciary is the third arm of Government in the State, vested with the power to interpret the laws and resolve disputes in both civil and criminal matters in the State. The State Judiciary is headed by a Chief Judge.
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Monday Okpebholo is the current governor of Edo State and was sworn into office on 12 November 2024. His deputy is Dennis Idahosa. The Edo State House of Assembly is the legislative body.
Climate
Edo state has a Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate with yearly temperature of 28.78 °C (83.8 °F) and it is -0.68% lower than Nigeria's averages.
Benin City has a history of being one of the foremost destinations of Europeans during their exploration of Africa continent many centuries ago. However, the State has a high presence of residents from across the country and the world because of its cosmopolitan tendencies.
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