Edoid · Nigeria’s peoples
Isoko
The Isoko of Delta State live in Isoko North (headquarters Ozoro) and Isoko South (headquarters Oleh), in 19 clans.
At a glance
- Where do the Isoko people live?
- Their homeland is in Isoko North and Isoko South in Delta State, across 2 local government areas.
- What language do the Isoko speak?
- Isoko, a language of the Edoid family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Edoid).
Overview
The Isoko of Delta State live in Isoko North (headquarters Ozoro) and Isoko South (headquarters Oleh), in 19 clans. They trace their origins to the Benin Kingdom.[2],[3]High confidence
Where the Isoko live
Local government areas by state. Homeland: the group is the majority. Shared area: a large share of a mixed area. Smaller presence: present, but a small share.
Delta
- Isoko North(Homeland)
- Isoko South(Homeland)
Areas are approximate and show where people live. They are not claims of land ownership.
Communities beyond the homeland
Isoko South clans
Isoko South, Delta State: Oleh, Aviara, Olomoro, Emede, Enhwe, Erowha, Igbide, Irri, Okpolo, Umeh, Uzere.[2],[4]High confidence
Eleven communities, each divided into clans, with headquarters at Oleh. The Isoko trace a migration from the Benin kingdom.[2]
Ozoro
Isoko North, Delta State.[2],[4]High confidence
Headquarters of Isoko North.[2]
Language
Isoko, a language of the Edoid family (Atlantic-Congo › Volta-Congo › Benue-Congo › Edoid). ISO 639-3: iso.[1]High confidence
Sources
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