Ekeremor Local Government Area
| Ekeremor | |
|---|---|
| LGA and town | |
 Ekeremor
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| Coordinates: 5°3′N 5°47′E / 5.050°N 5.783°ECoordinates: 5°3′N 5°47′E / 5.050°N 5.783°E | |
| Country |
 Nigeria
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| State | Bayelsa State |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,810 km2 (700 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 270,257 |
| Time zone | WAT (UTC+1) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 561 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.BY.EK |
Ekeremor is one of the eight local government areas (LGAs) in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. It borders Delta State and has a coastline of approximately 60 km on the Bight of Bonny. Its headquarters are in the town of Ekeremor in the northeast of the area.
It has an area of 1,810 km² and a population of 270,257 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 561.
Ekeremor LGA is home to members of the Ekeremor clan of the Ijaw ethnic group. According to the Nigeria 2006 Census, Ekeremor LGA has a population of roughly 270,000 people (53% male, 47% female).
As of August 2007, Robinson Etolor was chairman of the local government council. However, there has been a long running dispute over the post between Etulor and his predecessor Donald Daunemigha.
Ekeremor LGA sends three representatives to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
Bayelsa State Deputy Governor Peremobowei Ebebi is a native of Aleibiri town in Ekeremor LGA. Before becoming deputy governor, he represented Ekeremor I constituency in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
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