Ikere Local Government Area is located within the Ekiti South Senatorial District, with Ikere-Ekiti serving as its headquarters. Covering an area of 294.1 square kilometres, Ikere had a population of 148,558 in 2006, with 2022 projections estimating around 222,400 residents. This results in an approximate population density of 756.1 people per square kilometre[1].
The economy of Ikere LGA is primarily agricultural, focusing on the cultivation of crops like maize, okra, oil palm, yam, and cassava. Ikere is also a hub for various markets, where a wide range of goods and services are traded. Additional economic activities include tailoring, blacksmithing, and livestock farming. The area is not just agricultural but also a mining centre[2]. Ikere’s postal code is 361[3] and its geo coordinates are 7°30′N 5°14′E.