Patani is a Local Government Area in Delta State, southern Nigeria, headquartered at Patani town on the lower River Niger near its delta. Located in the southern Niger Delta oil belt, the LGA covers approximately 217 km² and recorded a 2006 census population of 67,391, with current estimates around 99,800. the township postal code is 333103, with the LGA’s eight major settlements using codes from 333103 to 333104.
Towns and Villages
The LGA contains the following named settlements:
| Settlement | Settlement | Settlement |
|---|---|---|
| Abari | Adobu | Agoloma |
| Aven | Bolou-Apelebiri | Patani |
| Toru-Angiama | Uduophori |
Geography
Patani lies on the freshwater flood-plain of the lower Niger at sea level, with extensive creeks, tidal channels and seasonally inundated farmland. The terrain is essentially flat with intricate waterways feeding the Forçados–Nun estuarine system. The LGA is bounded north by Bomadi, east by Bayelsa State and south by the delta proper.
Demographics
The 2006 census recorded 67,391 residents; current estimates approach 99,800. The population is a multi-ethnic mix of Ijaw, Isoko and Urhobo communities, with Ijaw the dominant group. English serves as the lingua franca alongside the indigenous languages.
Economy and Local Life
Patani sits in a producing oil-and-gas belt; royalties and exploration activity from SPDC and other operators contribute substantially to the local economy. Fishing, palm-oil production, cassava farming and creek-based trade sustain non-oil-sector residents.
Administrative Divisions
Patani contains eight major settlements: Patani (the headquarters), Abari, Adobu, Agoloma, Aven, Bolou-Apelebiri, Toru-Angiama and Uduophori, with multiple smaller fishing camps along the creeks.
History
Patani LGA was created in 1996 by the Abacha administration as part of the final Nigerian local-government creation exercise. The constituent communities share pre-colonial trading and migratory links across the Niger Delta, with Patani town long serving as a riverine entrepôt on the lower Niger.
Getting There
Patani is reached via the East–West road from Warri (60 km west) and Yenagoa (45 km south-east), with road access supplemented by creek travel. Osubi Airport (Warri) is approximately 60 km west, with Port Harcourt International Airport 120 km south-east.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Patani?
Patani is a Local Government Area in Delta State, southern Nigeria, on the lower River Niger in the southern Niger Delta.
What is the population of Patani?
The 2006 census recorded 67,391 residents in Patani LGA. Current estimates approach 99,800.
How big is Patani?
Patani LGA covers approximately 217 square kilometres of freshwater flood-plain and creek terrain.
What is the postal code of Patani?
Patani postal codes range from 333103 (Patani town) to 333104 across the LGA.
What towns are in Patani?
Patani contains eight major settlements: Patani (headquarters), Abari, Adobu, Agoloma, Aven, Bolou-Apelebiri, Toru-Angiama and Uduophori.
What ethnic groups live in Patani?
Patani is multi-ethnic with Ijaw the dominant group, alongside Isoko and Urhobo communities. English serves as the lingua franca.