Ikere-Ekiti

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. == 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, and its total annual precipitation is estimated to be 1850 mm. 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, == 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. == 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 58°F or rises over 95°F throughout the year, usually fluctuating between 64°F and 90°F. From January 22 to March 30, the hot season, with an average daily high temperature exceeding 88°F, lasts for 2.2 months. Ikere-Ekiti experiences its hottest month of the year in March, with an average high of 88°F and low of 72°F. From June 15 to October 12, the chilly season, which has an average daily high temperature below 82°F, lasts for 3.9 months. In Ikere-Ekiti, August is the coldest month of the year, with average lows of 69°F and highs of 81°F. ==References==