Emure

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Emure Ekiti
Emure Ule Ewa
Emure Ijaloke
LGA and town
Motto: 
Peace And Unity
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Emure Ekiti
Emure Ekiti
Coordinates: 7°27′N5°28′E / 7.450°N 5.467°E / 7.450; 5.467
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Ekiti State
Government
 • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilAdu Joseph
 • The KingOba Emmanuel Adebowale Adebayo
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
Emure

Emure is a town in the Ekiti State of Nigeria. It is also called Emure Ekiti. [1] It became much better known in the US after the king of Emure's grandson Adewale Ogunleye made it into the NFL for the Chicago Bears. [2]

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Emure Ekiti is one of the more prosperous towns in Ekiti. Emure consists of four ancient quarters named Oke Emure, Odo Emure, Idamudu and Ogbontioro.

Geography

Emure LGA has a tropical climate and has the dry and rainy seasons as its two main seasons. Emure LGA's average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, while the humidity level there is around 60%. [3]

Economy

Cowpea, cocoa, pepper, and plantains are just a few of the abundant agricultural products produced in Emure. Bead production, fabric weaving, and commerce are some of the area's other significant economic pursuits. There are various markets in Emure LGA where locals can go to buy and sell a variety of goods. [4]

Climate

In Emure, the dry season is hot, muggy, and partially cloudy whereas the wet season is warm, oppressive, and overcast. The average annual temperature ranges from 64 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, rarely falling below 58 or rising over 95. [5]

From January 22 to April 1, the hot season, with an average daily high temperature exceeding 88°F, lasts for 2.3 months. Emure, experiences its warmest month of the year in March, with an average high of 89°F and low of 72°F. [6]

From June 15 to October 15 (a period known as the "cool season"), there are 4.0 months with an average daily high temperature below 82°F. In Emure August is the coldest month of the year, with an average low of 69°F and high of 81°F. [7]

Education system

Education is taken very important. Emure Ekiti has some public secondary schools:

And numerous private secondary schools such as

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References

  1. ↑ "Emure Ekiti Map | Nigeria Google Satellite Maps". www.maplandia.com. Retrieved 2019-05-06.
  2. ↑ reporter, David Haugh, Tribune staff. "Newest Bear a man who could be king". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2019-05-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ "Emure-Ekiti Map and Geographic Information". www.timehubzone.com. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  4. ↑ "Emure Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  5. ↑ "Emure-Ekiti Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  6. ↑ "Simulated historical climate & weather data for Emure-Ekiti". meteoblue. Retrieved 2023-08-19.
  7. ↑ Atlas, Weather. "Yearly & Monthly weather - Emure Ekiti, Nigeria". Weather Atlas. Retrieved 2023-08-19.

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