Edo State, Administrative state in southern Nigeria
Edo State spans across 17,802 square kilometers of land, encompassing eighteen local government areas with Benin City serving as its capital point.
The state emerged from the former Bendel State in 1991, occupying territories that were previously part of the influential Benin Empire dating back to the 11th century.
The population includes three major ethnic groups - Edo, Esan, and Afemai - with distinct languages and traditions stemming from ancient Benin City origins.
The state maintains a tropical climate with temperatures averaging 28.78 degrees Celsius, experiencing substantial rainfall patterns throughout the calendar year.
The state functions as the center of Nigeria's rubber industry, with numerous plantations and processing facilities contributing to national economic output.
Location: Nigeria
Inception: August 27, 1991
Capital city: Benin City
Shares border with: Kogi State, Delta State, Ondo State
Website: https://edostate.gov.ng
GPS coordinates: 6.50000,6.00000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16
Second Niger bridge
93.6 km
River Niger Bridge
93.3 km
Idanre Hills
119.9 km
Onitsha Main Market
94.1 km
Royal Palace Of Oba Of Benin
46 km
Olowo's Palace
90 km
Benin City National Museum
45.7 km
Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium
44.4 km
Igbara-oke
146.1 km
Stephen Keshi Stadium
86.3 km
Ogba Zoo & Nature Park
51.3 km
National Museum Benin City
45.7 km
McCarthy beach
76.6 km
The Nelson Mandela Gardens
80.3 km
Arafat Mosque
70.5 km
Ohinoyi of Ebiraland Palace, Kogi
120.5 km
Ondo State Library Board
121.7 km
National Library of Nigeria, Ondo
91.5 km
National Museum Asaba
83.7 km
The Old Palace of the Deji of Akure
122.3 km
Igbara Oke Petroglyphs
148.4 km
Ososo Tourist Center
106.1 km
Palace of Chief Nanna
81.2 km
God's Help Christian Centre Inc. church auditorium
38.4 km
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Delta State
55.3 km
DELTA STATE LIBRARY BOARD HEADQUARTERS
82.1 km
NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp Ekiti State
122.4 km
Delta State Broadcasting Station, Asaba, Delta State
82.5 kmReviews
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