Emai Postal Codes: 313101 | Owan East, Edo

Key Facts

Emai is a local government area within Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Located in the northern part of Edo State, Emai serves as an important administrative and cultural center within this region of southern Nigeria. This area is situated within the tropical rainforest zone characteristic of southern Nigeria, with terrain that includes both flat plains and gently rolling hills. While specific population figures for Emai alone are not readily available, Owan East Local Government Area as a whole has an estimated population of over 150,000 people according to recent projections. The area is primarily inhabited by the Emai-speaking people, who are part of the larger Edoid ethnic group indigenous to this region. Emai contains several smaller communities and villages within its jurisdiction, though the exact number of these sub-regions varies by administrative classification. The local economy is predominantly agricultural, with farming of crops such as yams, cassava, and palm products forming the backbone of economic activity. For those seeking detailed postal code information and administrative data for the various communities within Emai, comprehensive resources are available to help navigate the area's addressing system.

Neighboring Regions

• Owan West
• Etsako West
• Etsako Central
• Akoko-Edo