Ikere-Ekiti

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Ikere-Ekiti, also known as Ikere or Ikerre, is a city in the Ekiti State of Nigeria. It is an agricultural centre. The 1991 census showed a population of 59,257, [1] but the current estimate is that this has now risen to more than 100,000. [2] [3]

Ikere is a town abundantly endowed with magnificent hills, including Orole and Olosunta. The town is located between Ado-Ekiti (the capital of Ekiti State) and Ikogosi, a resort noted for its dual cold and warm water springs.

The traditional ruler of Ikere is the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Adegboye Akaiyejo.

Ikere is home to a College of Education.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "NigeianMuse.com". Retrieved on April 5, 2007.
  2. ^ United Nations estimate
  3. ^ "The World Gazetteer". Retrieved on April 5, 2007.
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Coordinates: 7°30′N, 5°14′E

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