Agbègbè Ìjọba Ìbílẹ̀ Ifelodun, Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀ṣun

Ikirun jẹ́ àgbègbè kan ní ìpínlè Osun ní orile Naijiria

 Geography 
Ikirun súmó bordered to the north by Inisa, to the south by Osogbo, to the east by Iragbiji, and to the west by the town Eko-Ende. The town is located in a valley surrounded by two hills: Obagun to the north and Aafo to the south. The Alaroka and Idi-olo mountains are to the east.

 History 
The town was founded by Akinorun, from whom the name Ikirun derives. Akinorun had two sons, Akinbiyi and Akinyemi, who also ruled the site.

 Climate 
In Ikirun, the wet season brings warm, oppressive, and overcast conditions, while the dry season is characterized by hot, muggy weather with occasional cloud cover. Throughout the year, the temperature typically ranges from 64 °F to 91 °F, seldom dropping below 58 °F or rising above 97 °F.

The period of high temperatures in Ikirun spans approximately 2.1 months, occurring from January 23 to March 28. During this time, the daily high temperatures consistently exceed 89 °F. March stands out as the hottest month in Ikirun, with an average high of 90 °F and a low of 72 °F.

Conversely, the cooler season in Ikirun lasts for around 3.8 months, extending from June 16 to October 10. Throughout this period, the daily high temperatures remain below 83 °F on average. August is recognized as the coldest month of the year in Ikirun, with an average low temperature of 69 °F and a high of 81 °F.

 Schools 
Among the school that is in the town is federal government college ikirun a federal own school. we also have Akinorun grammar, a senior secondary school in the Town.

 Culture 
Every July, the Irele festival is held in Ikirun. It coincides with the harvest of new yams. The festival is celebrated in commemoration of Irele, the companion of Akinorun. Another celebration is the Egungun festival, which is held annually in May and lasts seven days. The Ikirun Day Celebration is a festival that commemorates the progress of the town, as well as a reunion for those who moved away from Ikirun.

 References 

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND REFERENCES IKIRUN A TOWN IN OSUN STATE, NIGERIA By Taye Olasunkanmi Bello, Adeolu Printing Press, Adenuga Gbongan. Osun State, Nigeria. 1st edition, 1997. Printed in Nigeria.

Agbegbe Ijoba Ibile Ifelodun je ijoba ibile ni Ipinle Osun ni Naijiria. Ibujoko re wa ni Ìkìrun.

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