Igbanke
Igbanke | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| IGBANKE | |
| Nickname: Igbanke | |
| Motto: Onukokomeh Ogbu Ofifi | |
| Coordinates: 6°23′13″N 6°09′53″E / 6.38694°N 6.16472°E | |
| State | Edo |
| Government | |
| • Type | Monarchical |
| • Eze, Obi | Eze Ake, Obi of Oligie, Eze Idumodin, Eze Umulua, Eze Ottah, Obi of Igbontor |
| Area | |
• Total | 170.3 km2 (65.8 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 68,500 |
| • Density | 24.41/km2 (63.21/sq mi) |
| Climate | Aw |
Igbanke is a community located in Orhionmwon, Edo State. Igbanke belongs to the Igbo language speaking Ika group with a significant number in the Ika South and North East LGAs of Delta State.
Igbanke was carved into Edo State during the creation of the state on August 27, 1991 hence separating them from the larger Ika group in Delta State. The Igbanke community is divided into 6 villages: Umulua, Ottah, Idumuodin, Ake, Olije and Igbontor.