Afuze
Afuze | |
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  Afuze Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates (Town Hall): 6°57′04″N 6°07′34″E / 6.9510°N 6.1261°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Edo State |
| LGA | Owan East |
| Government | |
| • Type | Local Government |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 313001 |
| Climate | Aw |
Afuze is a town located in the Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria and serves as the administrative headquarters of the Owan East Local Government Area.[1][2]
History
[edit]The town's name is Afen- su -Uze (meaning the clan of Uze, a type of water cane). Its origins can be traced to be established by Imoigan, one of the descendants of Imah and Uzuanbi. Initially it was a farm camp later, its establishment served as a key trading center along the historic trans-regional trade routes of West Africa.[3][4] These routes facilitated the exchange of goods such as ivory, spices, and textiles, creating an economy that contributed to Afuze's growth.[5][6]
Geography
[edit]Afuze is positioned in the northern part of Edo State. The town's landscape is characterized by a combination of undulating terrain and regional vegetation.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Molua, O. C.; Emagbetere, J. U. (2005). "Determination of water table using electrical sounding technique: A case study of Afuze Edo State, Nigeria". Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics. 9: 457–464. doi:10.4314/jonamp.v9i1.40082. ISSN 1116-4336.
- ^ Molua, O. C.; Emagbetere, J. U. (2005-01-01). "Determination of water table using electrical sounding technique: A case study of Afuze Edo State, Nigeria". Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics.
- ^ "Edo State | Zaccheus Onumba Dibiaezue Memorial Libraries". zodml.org. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ Ogbomo, Onaiwu W. (1994). "Constructing a Precolonial Owan Chronology and Dating Framework". History in Africa. 21: 219–249. doi:10.2307/3171887. ISSN 0361-5413. JSTOR 3171887.
- ^ Senbore, Samson S; Oke, Saheed A (2021-03-01). "Geophysical and Geochemical Assessment of Afuze Bentonitic Clay: Implication for Mud Drilling Additive in Drilling Industry". IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science. 690 (1) 012034. doi:10.1088/1755-1315/690/1/012034. ISSN 1755-1307.
- ^ "Afuze and Nigeria's culture of abandonment". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. 2016-02-13. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
- ^ "Owan East Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
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