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

Obokun
Obokun is located in Nigeria
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
 • Total
527 km2 (203 sq mi)
Population
 (2019)
 • Total
144,980
 • Density280/km2 (710/sq mi)
Religion
Time zoneUTC 1 (WAT)
3-digit postal code prefix
233
ISO 3166 codeNG.OS.OB
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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

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on November 26, 2012. Retrieved 2009-10-20.