Loko, Nasarawa
Loko is a town in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State in the middle belt region or North central zone of Nigeria.It is found along the River Benue bank. The town is a mini-port, along the river benue, for the conveyance of export materials, to the eastern and western parts of Nigeria.[1]
Loko | |
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Town | |
  Loko | |
| Coordinates: 7°59′N 7°49′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Nasarawa State |
| LGA | Nasarawa |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
People
The main ethnic groups and the inhabitants of Loko town, are the Bassa, Agatu, Igbira, Afo. Others are Nupe, Hausa and Kanuri.
Commercial Activities
The main activities engaged by the inhabitants of Loko town are farming and fishing.
References
- Yahaya Ahmed (7 February 2007). "Loko calls for speedy development of Loko DA". Nasarawa Publishing Company Limited. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
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