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Obokun

Obokun is a Local Government Area in Osun State. Its headquarters is at Ibokun.

Obokun
Obokun
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 7°47′N 4°46′E / 7.783°N 4.767°E / 7.783; 4.767
Country Nigeria
State Osun
Government
 • Local Government ChairmanOlatunde Adejoke
Area
 • Total527 km2 (203 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total144,980
 • Density280/km2 (710/sq mi)
Religion
Time zoneUTC+1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
233
ISO 3166 codeNG.OS.OB

It has an area of 527 km2. The population is 116,511 at the 2006 census and it is 144,980 on 2019.

The postal code of the area is 233.[1]

It is known for its divergence and it mainly an Ijesha land. 97% of Ijesha people occupy the Local Government. Its largest town is Ibokun, which is the Local Government Headquarters. Other towns are Adaowode,Ipetu-Ile, Otan-Ile, Imesi-ile, Esa-Oke, Esa-Odo, Ilase, Iponda, Ikinyinwa, Idominasi and Ora and others.

Education edit

Obokun Local Government is one of the most educated Local Government Area in Osun State. 65% of its population is educated above secondary level according to the state Ministry of Education (2009).

Religion edit

46% of the population is Christians while 45% are Muslims. 9% of the population are traditional worshipers.

References edit

  1. ^ . NIPOST. Archived from the original on November 26, 2012. Retrieved 2009-10-20.


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