Ikere-Ekiti

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'''Ikere-Ekiti'''{{Audio|Ikere_Ekiti.wav|Listen}}, also known as '''Ikere''' or '''Ikerre''', is a city in Ekiti State of Nigeria. It is an agricultural and mine centre. According to the 1963 and 1991 census, the population was 114,780 and 60,257 respectively, <ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.nigerianmuse.com/projects/EkitiDevelopmentProject/?u=Ekiti_distribution_of_population_areas.htm | title = NigeianMuse.com | accessdate = 2007-04-05}}</ref> but the 2006 census recorded it to be 147,355.<ref name=UN>United Nations estimate</ref><ref name="world gazetteer">{{cite web|url=http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?men=gpro&des=gamelan&geo=351018523 |title=The World Gazetteer |accessdate=2007-04-05 |archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130210043815/http://www.world-gazetteer.com/wg.php?men=gpro&des=gamelan&geo=351018523 |archivedate=2013-02-10 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== History ==

Ikere Ekiti is renowned for its agrarian economy producing cocoa, yams, palm oil, and cassava and its rich cultural tapestry, including vibrant festivals and a monarchical tradition that has endured for over 900 years. With a population of around 147,255 as of the 2006 census, Ikere's story is one of migration, prophecy, rivalry, and resilience, deeply intertwined with influences from the Benin Kingdom and Ile-Ife. <ref>{{Cite web |title=History of Ekiti state |url=https://www.scribd.com/document/814183099/SETTLERSHISTORY}}</ref>

== Geography == Ikere LGA has a total size of 202 square kilometers and is distinguished by several hills, including the Orole and Olosunta hills. The area's average annual temperature is 27 degrees Celsius or 81 degrees Fahrenheit, and its total annual precipitation is estimated to be {{cvt|1850|mm}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ikere-Ekiti {{!}} Traditional Culture, Festivals & Cuisine {{!}} Britannica |url=https://www.britannica.com/place/Ikere-Ekiti |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=www.britannica.com |language=en}}</ref> Ikere Ekiti, an ancient Yoruba town in present-day Ekiti State, southwestern Nigeria, serves as a historic gateway to the state from the south. Bordered by Ado Ekiti to the north, Akure (in Ondo State) to the south, Ise Ekiti to the east, and Igbara Odo/Ilawe to the west,

=== Climate === In Ikere-Ekiti, the dry season is hot, muggy, and partly cloudy whereas the wet season is warm, oppressive, and overcast. The temperature rarely drops below {{cvt|58|°F|order=flip}} or rises over {{cvt|35|C}} throughout the year, usually fluctuating between {{cvt|64|°F|order=flip}} and {{cvt|90|°F|order=flip}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ikere-Ekiti Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark |url=https://weatherspark.com/y/51433/Average-Weather-in-Ikere-Ekiti-Nigeria-Year-Round#google_vignette |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=weatherspark.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ikere-Ekiti weather and climate ☀️ Best time to visit 🌡️ Temperature |url=https://www.besttravelmonths.com/nigeria/ikere-ekiti-2899331/ |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=www.besttravelmonths.com |language=en}}</ref>

From January 22 to March 30, the hot season, with an average daily high temperature exceeding {{cvt|88|°F|order=flip}}, lasts for 2.2 months. Ikere-Ekiti experiences its hottest month of the year in March, with an average high of {{cvt|88|°F|order=flip}} and low of {{cvt|72|°F|order=flip}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ikere-Ekiti Summer Weather, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark |url=https://weatherspark.com/s/51433/1/Average-Summer-Weather-in-Ikere-Ekiti-Nigeria |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=weatherspark.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Weather in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria {{!}} Tomorrow.io |url=https://www.tomorrow.io/weather/NG/EK/Ikere-Ekiti/076934/ |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=Tomorrow.io Weather |language=en}}</ref>

From June 15 to October 12, the chilly season, which has an average daily high temperature below {{cvt|82|°F|order=flip}}, lasts for 3.9 months. In Ikere-Ekiti, August is the coldest month of the year, with average lows of {{cvt|69|°F|order=flip}} and highs of {{cvt|81|°F|order=flip}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Simulated historical climate & weather data for Ikere-Ekiti |url=https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/ikere-ekiti_nigeria_2338287 |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=meteoblue |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ikere Annual Weather Averages |url=https://www.worldweatheronline.com/ikere-weather/ekiti/ng.aspx |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=WorldWeatherOnline.com |language=en}}</ref>

== Economy == Ikere LGA is an agricultural area notable for the cultivation of a variety of crops including maize, okro, oil palm, yam, and cassava. The LGA also has a number of markets that offer venues for the trade of a variety of goods and services. Tailoring, blacksmithing, and the care and raising of domestic animals are additional significant economic activity in the Ikere LGA.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ikere Local Government Area |url=https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/289/ikere |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=www.manpower.com.ng}}</ref>

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{{coord|7|30|N|5|14|E|region:NG_type:city(110650)|display=title}} {{LGAs and communities of Ekiti State}}

Category:Local government areas in Ekiti State Category:Towns in Yorubaland