{{Short description|Town in Ondo State, Nigeria}} {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2023}} {{Use Nigerian English|date=December 2023}} {{Infobox settlement <!-- See Template:Infobox settlement for additional fields and descriptions -->| name = Ikare-Akoko | native_name = Ùkàrẹ́ | native_name_lang = <!-- ISO 639-2 code e.g. "fr" for French. If more than one, use {{Lang}} instead --> | settlement_type = | image_skyline = | imagesize = | image_alt = | image_caption = | image_flag = | flag_size = | flag_alt = | image_seal = | seal_size = | seal_alt = | image_shield = | shield_size = | shield_alt = | image_blank_emblem = | blank_emblem_type = | blank_emblem_size = | blank_emblem_alt = | nickname = | motto = omo olókè méjì tako tabo | image_map = | mapsize = | map_alt = | map_caption = | image_map1 = | mapsize1 = | map_alt1 = | map_caption1 = | image_dot_map = | dot_mapsize = | dot_map_base_alt = | dot_map_alt = | dot_map_caption = | dot_x = | dot_y = | pushpin_map = Nigeria | pushpin_label_position = bottom | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_mapsize = | pushpin_map_caption = | coordinates = {{coord|7|31|N|5|45|E|display=inline,title}} | coor_pinpoint = | coordinates_footnotes = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{flag|Nigeria}} | subdivision_type1 = [[States of Nigeria|State]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Ondo State|Ondo]] | subdivision_type2 = | subdivision_name2 = | established_title = | established_date = | founder = | named_for = | seat_type = | seat = | government_footnotes = | governm eader_title1 = | leader_name1 = | total_type = | unit_pref = Metric | area_magnitude = | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = | area_total_sq_mi = | area_total_dunam = | area_land_km2 = | area_land_sq_mi = | area_water_km2 = | area_water_sq_mi = | area_water_percent = | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = | elevation_ft = | population_footnotes = | population_total = | population_as_of = | population_density_km2 = | population_density_sq_mi = | population_est = | pop_est_as_of = | population_demonym = omo Ikare | population_note = | timezone1 = | utc_offset1 = | timezone1_DST = | utc_offset1_DST = | postal_code_type = | postal_code = | area_code_type = | area_code = | website = | footnotes = }}
'''Ikare'''{{Audio|Ikare.wav|Listen}} is a city in the northern senatorial part of [[Ondo State]], [[Nigeria]].
Ìkàré-Àkókó (Ikare for short), city in southwestern Nigeria, is located in the Northern Senatorial District of [[Ondo State]].{{citation needed|date=June 2021}} Ikare is about 100 km from [[Akure]], the Ondo State capital. The city was the divisional headquarters of the old Akoko Division, comprising [[Oka, Akoko|Oka-Akoko]], Isua-Akoko, Okeagbe-Akoko, Ugbe Akoko etc. Based on the Local Government System now practised in Nigeria, the city is currently the headquarters of [[Akoko North-East|Akoko North-East Local Government]]. The city is a trading area for farmers of Kolanut, Cocoa, and coffee.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}
[[File:A short oral history of Ikare Akoko in Ikare Akoko language by its native speaker.webm|thumb|upright=1.2|A short introductory expose of Ikare Akoko in Ùkàrẹ́ dialect by a native speaker]]
Ikare shares boundaries with [[Arigidi Akoko|Arigidi]], [[Ugbe Akoko]], Ogbagi, Oka, Akungba and Supare Akoko .
Osele market is the Ikare's biggest communal market where the city's ancient traditions are displayed, Ikare-Akoko. Oja Oba is situated in opposite old first Bank, garage Ikare akoko. The city is located in the [[Yoruba people|Yoruba cultural]] region and has a substantial [[Christianity|Christian]], [[Jehovah's Witnesses|Jehovah Witness]] and [[Muslims|Muslim]] population with several Churches, worshiping halls and Mosques. The [[architectural style]] of the city incorporates both [[Portuguese language|Portuguese]] and [[Arabic]] styles.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}} The Portuguese style was introduced in the 16th century when Portugal began to export slaves from the region.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Western Africa - The beginnings of European activity|url=https://www.britannica.com/place/western-Africa|access-date=16 June 2021|website=Encyclopedia Britannica|language=en}}</ref> Arabic influences were incorporated in the 19th century with the diffusion of Islamic culture [[Southward]] across the Sahara.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}Population as of 2006 was over 700,000.{{citation needed|date=June 2021}}
Ikare has been using electricity since the year 1956.
==Education==
Ikare is home to several educational institutions in Ondo State. Notable among which are; Agolo High School, Odo, Ikare, Mount Carmel Secondary School, Ondo State College of Art and Science {now Federal Science and Technical College, Okegbe quarters, Ikare}; Ansar Ud-Deen Grammar School (AUD) Ikare Akoko, Agbaode Orimolade Grammar school Ikare; Osele High School Ikare Akoko, Victory College Ikare; Lennon Jubilee High School Ikare; Ikare Grammar School Ikare Akoko, Everlasting Premier College Ikare Akoko, Citadel International College, Ikare; Comprehensive high School, Ikare; Greater Tomorrow Primary School and so many government and private-owned Primary and Secondary Schools. Ikare sons and daughters are well educated and are presently holding national and international positions.
== Climate == In Ikare, the hot, [[Humidity|muggy]], partly [[cloud]]y dry season contrasts with the warm, oppressive, and cloudy wet season. It seldom drops below 57 °F or rises above 95 °F throughout the year; instead, it usually ranges from 63 °F to 90 °F.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ikare Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark |url=https://weatherspark.com/y/51434/Average-Weather-in-Ikare-Nigeria-Year-Round |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=weatherspark.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The climate of Ikare and the best travel time |url=https://weathermondo.com/nigeria/ikare-2923817/ |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=weathermondo.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
With an average daily high [[temperature]] of 88 °F, the hot season spans 2.5 months, from January 23 to April 7. At an average high temperature of 89 °F and low temperature of 71 °F, March is the hottest month of the year in Ikare.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ikare weather and climate in 2024 |url=https://www.sunheron.com/cities/nigeria/ikare-weather-climate/ |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=www.sunheron.com |language=en}}</ref>
The average daily high temperature during the 4.1-month cool season, which runs from June 16 to October 19, is below 82 °F. August is the coldest month of the year in Ikare, with an average high temperature of 80 °F and low temperature of 68 °F.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-22 |title=Weather Forecast Ikare-Akoko - Nigeria (Ondo) : free 15 day weather forecasts |url=https://www.weathercrave.com/weather-forecast-nigeria/city-516422/weather-forecast-ikare-akoko-today |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=Weather Crave |language=en}}</ref>
=== Rainfall === There is at least {{convert|0.5|inches|order=flip|abbr=off}} of rain in a sliding 31-day period throughout the 9.1-month rainy season, which runs from February 14 to November 18. September has an average of {{convert|7.9|inches|order=flip|abbr=off}} of rain, making it the wettest month in Ikare.<ref name=":0" />
The 2.9-month dry spell that occurs every year spans from November 18 to February 14. December is the month with the least amount of rain in Ikare, with an average of {{convert|0.2|inches|order=flip|abbr=off}}.<ref name=":0" />
==Markets==
Ikare is a chief commercial city in Ondo state with several industrial base and markets which include; Osele Market, Okore Market, Oja Owa, Oja Oba, Jubilee Market, Oja Kajola Oja Kowode and several other markets in adjoining Villages. It is a super city for successful transportation business especially by private individuals. ==Inter ethnic relationships==
Ikare though basically a Yoruba ethnic city, is also a place of convergence in Ondo State for many ethnic groups in Nigeria including the [[Igbo people|Igbo]], [[Hausa language|Hausa]], [[Fula people|Fulani]], and [[Ijaw people|Ijaw]]. The friendly disposition of its natives to visitors and holiday makers, from time immemorial, is perhaps responsible for the growing number of settlers in the city.
==See also== *[[Akungba]] *[[Oka, Akoko|Oka Akoko]] *[[Akoko]]
==References== {{Reflist}}
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[[Category:Populated places in Ondo State]] [[Category:Towns in Yorubaland]]