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Ikare Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

Town in Ondo State, Nigeria.

About Ikare

Ikare has an estimated population of 1.1 million and an area of 540 km². 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, etc. The city is the headquarters of Akoko North-East Local Government. Although Ikare is basically a Yoruba ethnic city, is also a place of convergence in Ondo State for many ethnic groups in Nigeria such as Igbo, Hausa, Fulani, and Ijaw. It lies in the Yoruba Hills, at the intersection of roads from Owo, Okene, Kabba, and Ado-Ekiti. The city 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. Th

Where to Stay in Ikare

  • 🏨Bolinton Hotel, Nite Club and Event Centre
  • 🏨Niiman Hotel and Suites
  • 🏨Rockyson International Hotel Annex

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