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Ikire

Coordinates: 7°21′36″N 4°11′06″E / 7.36°N 4.185°E / 7.36; 4.185
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Ikire is a town in Osun State, in south-western Nigeria, and is the headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area. It is a place where local cash crops (cocoa, palm oil, and kernels) are brought together. It is also a place where yams, corn (maize), cassava (manioc), palm produce, cotton, and kola nuts are sold.

Historical background

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Prince Akinere, a renowned elephant hunter founded the Ikire township.[1]

Geographical feature

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It has a fine climate that enhances the cultivation of arable and cash crops, which contributes to the economic development of the area. In addition, the vegetation cover of the Irewole Local Government Area is typically evergreen rainforest that is normally luxuriant during the raining season. This has aided the rearing of cattle and other domestic animals.

Education

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Senior high schools:

References

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  1. ^ Location, information and maps
  2. ^ "Aregbesola Set To Commission Ayedaade Government High School, Ikire". Osun Defender. 2018-06-26. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  3. ^ "College of Humanities and culture". Osun State University . 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-25.

7°21′36″N 4°11′06″E / 7.36°N 4.185°E / 7.36; 4.185