| Ikirun | |
| Settlement Type: | Town |
| Seat: | Osun state |
| Native Name Lang: | Yor |
Ikirun is a town in Osun State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Ifelodun Local Government Area. The population of the town is estimated to be 1,000,000.[1]
Ikirun 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.
The town was founded by Akinorun, from whom the name Ikirun derives. Akinorun had two sons, Akinbiyi and Akinyemi, who also ruled the site.
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.[2]
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.[3]
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.[4]
Among the school that is in the town is federal government college ikirun a federal own school.[5] we also have Akinorun grammar, a senior secondary school in the Town.[6]
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.