Irunda

Irunda
Village
Irunda Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 8°05′10″N 5°43′20″E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed.
Country	Nigeria
State	Kogi State
LGA	Yagba East
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
ISO 3166 code	NG.KO.YE

Irunda is a rural settlement in the Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. It forms part of the Okun-speaking area in north-central Nigeria and is listed among the villages in Yagba East.

Geography

Irunda is situated north of the Isanlu axis within a tropical savanna zone. The landscape features low hills, woodland patches, and seasonal streams typical of the Yagba plateau.

Economy

Residents engage mainly in subsistence and small-scale farming. Major crops include yams, cassava, maize, sorghum, and cashew, alongside oil palm produce. Livestock rearing, particularly goats and poultry, supplements agricultural income.

Culture and society

The village is inhabited largely by Okun Yoruba people who speak the Yagba dialect. Christianity is the predominant religion, with elements of traditional belief practices present in the community.

Infrastructure

Irunda is accessible by laterite roads connected to neighbouring settlements in Yagba East. Mobile telecommunications services are available through major network providers, and basic educational facilities are located within the area.

References

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