Isanlu | |
|---|---|
  Isanlu Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates:8°10′N5°48′E / 8.167°N 5.800°E /8.167; 5.800 | |
| Nigeria |  Nigeria |
| State | Kogi State |
| LGA | Yagba East |
| Government | |
| • Type | Traditional |
| • Agbana Of Isanlu | Ọbá Moses Babatunde Etombi |
| Area | |
• Total | 80.8 km2 (31.2 sq mi) |
| Population (Population Density 2016) | |
• Total | 200,000 (2,016)[1] |
| • Density | 40,030/km2 (103,700/sq mi) |
| • Ethnicity | Yoruba |
| • Religion | ChristianityMuslimTraditional beliefs |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 6-digit postal code prefix | 262102 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.IM.OE.OM |
Isanlu is a town inKogi State. It is the headquarters ofYagba Eastlocal government area ofKogi State in thesouth western part ofNigeria. The current Agbana of Isanlu isỌbá Moses Babatunde Etombi.[2][1]
Isanlu is the political, social, and cultural center of theYagba East,Mopa-Muro, andYagba West local government areas. It is mainly populated by the indigenousYagba/Ekiti people.[1]
Isanlu is populated by mainly farmers, and a few traders.[1] This is mainly because of lack of infrastructure and development in the town.[3]
Christianity is the dominant religion in Isanlu, seconded byMuslim and Traditional beliefs.[4][5]
