Obokun is a Local Government Area in Osun State. Its headquarters is at Ibokun.
Obokun | |
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  Obokun Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°47′N 4°46′E / 7.783°N 4.767°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State |  Osun |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman | Olatunde Adejoke |
| Area | |
| • Total | 527 km2 (203 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 144,980 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (710/sq mi) |
| Religion | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 233 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.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
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
46% of the population is Christians while 45% are Muslims. 9% of the population are traditional worshipers.