Ilare Postal Codes: 233126 | Obokun, Osun

Key Facts

Ilare is a town located in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. Situated in the southwestern region of Nigeria, Ilare lies within the Yoruba cultural heartland and serves as an important community within the Obokun administrative division. The town is positioned in the tropical rainforest zone characteristic of southwestern Nigeria, with terrain that features gentle hills and fertile agricultural land. While precise population figures for Ilare specifically are not readily available, Obokun Local Government Area as a whole had an estimated population of approximately 150,000 people according to recent projections. Ilare functions as one of the key settlements within Obokun LGA, which comprises multiple towns and villages across its territory. The community maintains traditional Yoruba cultural practices while also embracing modern development, with local economy primarily based on agriculture including cocoa, kolanut, and food crop cultivation. As with many towns in this region, Ilare has seen gradual infrastructure development while preserving its cultural heritage. For residents and visitors seeking detailed location information, postal code data for Ilare and its surrounding areas can be accessed through official Nigerian postal services.

Neighboring Regions

• Ilesa
• Ibokun
• Es a-Odo
• Ipetu-Ijesha
• Erinmo
• Iwaraja