Ikare

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Ikare-Akoko
Ùkàrẹ́
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Ikare-Akoko
Coordinates: 7°31′N5°45′E / 7.517°N 5.750°E / 7.517; 5.750
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Ondo
Demonym omo Ikare

Ikare is a city in the northern senatorial part of Ondo State, Nigeria.

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Ìkàré-Àkókó (Ikare for short), city in southwestern Nigeria, is located in the Northern Senatorial District of Ondo State.[ citation needed ] 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, 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 Local Government. The city is a trading area for farmers of Kolanut, Cocoa, and coffee.[ citation needed ]

A short introductory expose of Ikare Akoko in Ùkàrẹ́ dialect by a native speaker

Ikare shares boundaries with 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 cultural region and has a substantial Christian, Jehovah Witness and Muslim population with several Churches, worshiping halls and Mosques. The architectural style of the city incorporates both Portuguese and Arabic styles.[ citation needed ] The Portuguese style was introduced in the 16th century when Portugal began to export slaves from the region. [1] Arabic influences were incorporated in the 19th century with the diffusion of Islamic culture Southward across the Sahara.[ citation needed ]Population as of 2006 was over 700,000.[ citation needed ]

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, muggy, partly cloudy 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. [2] [3]

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. [2] [4]

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. [5]

Rainfall

There is at least 0.5 inches 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 7.9 inches of rain, making it the wettest month in Ikare. [2]

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 0.2 inches. [2]

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, Hausa, Fulani, and 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.

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "Ikare Climate, Weather By Month, Average Temperature (Nigeria) - Weather Spark". weatherspark.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
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  5. ↑ "Weather Forecast Ikare-Akoko - Nigeria (Ondo) : free 15 day weather forecasts". Weather Crave. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
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