Adavi | |
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  Adavi Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°40′N 6°27′E / 7.667°N 6.450°E | |
| Country | 
Nigeria |
| State | Kogi State |
| Headquarters | Ogaminana |
| Area | |
| • Total | 718 km2 (277 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 202,194 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 ( WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 264 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.KO.AD |
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Adavi is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria, adjoining Edo State in the south and the state capital Lokoja in the north. Its headquarters is in the town of Ogaminana near the A123 highway in the southwest of the area at 7°36′05″N 6°12′01″E / 7.60139°N 6.20028°E.
It has an area of 718 km2 and a population of 202,194 at the 2006 census. [1]
The postal code of the area is 264. [2]
The inhabitants of Adavi are predominantly Ebiras[TAO] . They also speak Ebiras language. Among their favourite staple foods are Igorigo (Beniseed), Ipapara (melon), Akara-etupa (groundnut cake), Iya (Pounded Yam), Apaapa (Beans Cake).
People
Adavi is the birthplace of Nigerian politician and businessman, Khalifa Abdulrahaman Okene. Also from Adavi was former Nigerian Senator, Pius Lasisi Jimoh.
References
- ^ HASC, population, area and Headquarters Statoids
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
State capital:
Lokoja | ||
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