Isanlu
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| subdivision_name1 = Kogi State
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| subdivision_name2 = Yagba East
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| government_type = Traditional
| leader_title = Agbana Of Isanlu
| leader_name = Ọbá Moses Babatunde Etombi
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|area_total_km2 = 80.8
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|population_total = 200,000 (2016){{cite web|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/despite-icons-as-indigenes-pius-adesanmis-isanlu-lacks-basic-amenities/|title=Despite Icons As Indigenes, Pius Adesanmi's Isanlu Lacks Basic Amenities|first=Yinka|last=Oladoyinbo|date=2 April 2019|website=Nigerian Tribune|access-date=28 February 2022}}
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Isanlu is a town in Kogi State. It is the headquarters of Yagba East local government area of Kogi State in the south western part of Nigeria. The current Agbana of Isanlu is Ọbá Moses Babatunde Etombi.{{cite news|url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/gov-bello-presents-appointment-letter-to-new-agbana-of-isanlu/|title=Gov Bello Presents Appointment Letter To New Agbana Of Isanlu|first=Yekini|last=Jimoh|location=Lokoja|date=18 October 2019|website=Nigerian Tribune|access-date=28 February 2022}}
Culture
Isanlu is the political, social, and cultural center of the Yagba East, Mopa-Muro, and Yagba West local government areas. It is mainly populated by the indigenous Okun people.
Economy
Isanlu is populated by mainly farmers, and a few traders. This is mainly because of lack of infrastructure and development in the town.{{cite web|url=https://www.thecable.ng/a-harrowing-road-excursion-across-okunland/|title=A Harrowing Road Excursion Across Okunland|first=Tunde|last=Olusunle|date=31 October 2021|website=TheCable|access-date=3 March 2022}}
Festival
- New Yam festival
- Egungun Festival
- Christian festivals e.g. Christmas and Easter celebrations
- Muslim festivals e.g. Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha celebrations
- Isanlu Day
- iyinfest
Notable people
Education
; Tertiary Institution
- Okunland International College of Nursing Science, Isanlu
; Secondary schools
- Isanlu Community Secondary, Isanlu
- St Kizito's College, Isanlu
- Oluyori Muslim Comprehensive High School, Isanlu
- African Church Secondary School, Isanlu
- Folu International Schools, Isanlu
- Government Day Secondary School, Isanlu
- Lg Secondary School Idofin Isanlu
- Michaelian Group of Schools, Isanlu
- Isanlu High School, Ijowa Isanlu
; Primary schools
- Community Primary School, Isanlu
- St. Joseph Primary School, Isanlu
- St Michael the Archangel Nursery/Primary School, Isanlu
- Ecwa Rev. Thamer Nursery and Primary School, Isanlu
- Yelgea Primary School, Isanlu
- Michaelian Catholic Nursery and Primary, School
Religion
Christianity is the dominant religion in Isanlu, seconded by Muslim and Traditional beliefs.{{cite web|url=http://saharareporters.com/2016/06/03/dewdrops-memory-isanlu-and-islam-i-knew-pius-adesanmi|title=Dewdrops of Memory: Isanlu And The Islam That I knew By Pius Adesanmi|author=SaharaReporters|date=3 June 2016|website=Sahara Reporters|access-date=28 March 2022}}{{cite web|url=http://www.citypeopleonline.com/isanlu-the-only-place-nigeria-has-not-corrupted-by-pius-adesanmi/|title=ISANLU, THE ONLY PLACE NIGERIA HAS NOT CORRUPTED BY PIUS ADESANMI|author=Reporter|date=10 July 2017|website=City People Magazine|access-date=28 March 2022}}