Ilara-Mokin
| Ilara-Mokin | |
|---|---|
| Urban | |
| Nickname(s): Ilara, Ùlá | |
  Ilara-Mokin Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 7°20′53″N 5°06′52″E / 7.34806°N 5.11444°ECoordinates: 7°20′53″N 5°06′52″E / 7.34806°N 5.11444°E | |
| Country |
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| State | Ondo |
| Government | |
| • Alara | Oba Abiodun Aderemi Adefehinti |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 32 km2 (12 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Area rank | 1st |
| • Rank | 3rd |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | Tropical savanna climate (Aw) |
| Website | http://www.ondostate.gov.ng/ |
Ilara-Mokin (Yoruba: Ìlárá-Mọ̀kín) is a town located in a central part of Ifedore local government of Ondo State. Ilara-Mokin is well known for her rich and preserved culture, academics, agriculture and tourism. Ilara-Mokin is about 12 km from Ondo state capital, and has Ipogun, Ipinsa, Ikota, Igbara Oke, Isarun, Ibule and Ero as neighbouring towns.
History
The first Alara of Ilara Mokin, OBALUFON MODULUA OLUTIPIN led his people from Ife, to the current location
Administration
The ruler of Ilara-Mokin is the Alara of Ilara Mokin. He holds paramount control and enlists chiefs. Current Alara is Oba Oba Abiodun Aderemi Adefehinti Agbekorun II, since 17th of July 1998 after the demise of his predecessor, Alara Solomon Adubi Ojopagogo, Afinbiokin Adeyeye II
Education
Primary and Secondary Education
St. Michael Primary School
The Apostolic High School
Community Comprehensive High School
Holad International group of school
Goshen group of school
Tourism
Notable People
Michael Ade-Ojo
Late Engr Olutimilehin Isaac