Okeho

Image of Okeho taken from the top of Okeho Hill

Okeho is in southwest Nigeria in Oyo state. It's a Yoruba speaking community with neighboring environment like Alubo, Bode, Igboje, Ijo, Imoba, Isia, Isemi, Oke-Ogun, Ogan, Olele and Pamo. The population of Okeho in 2016 was 12,964 but will have increased now. Okeho is fondly called the "Food basket of Oyo state" because agriculture is practised there more. The indigenes are predominantly farmers and traders.

Understand

Okeho is in Kajola. The people from Okeho are Yoruba ethnics and the language spoken is Yoruba language. Their traditional rulers are called the "Onjo" just like "Oba" in most Yoruba traditions. Okeho has had 18 Onjos to date.

Climate

Okeho experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons.The wet season brings heavy rainfall and higher humidity levels, while the dry season offers clear skies and sunny weather.

Get in

By bus

To get to Okeho is majorly by bus. Go to the nearest motor park in ogbomoso, iseyin or any other neighbouring town.

See

Rock Formations at Moshra Gardens, Okeho

• Moshra Gardens. An attraction site that has attracted both local and international tourist interests. There are numerous hangout spots and a football pitch for social activities. The rocks found within the garden were previously used spiritually as a praying ground before its establishment as a tourist destination site, Moshra gardens has contributed to the economic development of Okeho town providing sustainable source of income and revenue to the local community through job employment opportunity and sales of locally made materials as souvenirs when they come visiting. (updated Jul 2024)

Buy

• 1 Jehovah Rapha Store. 8AM -7PM. Jehovah Rapha store is a grocery store in Okeho, where you can get your provisions and toiletries easily. (updated Jan 2022)

Eat

• 1 Palm Plus restaurant. 9AM- 8PM. Palm Plus restaurant is a delightful place where you can get local traditional foods. There services are quite welcoming. Good serene environment. (updated Jan 2022)

Stay safe==

Okeho is a cool state, it is known to be relatively safe as there is no real chaos in the state, the environment is serene and peaceful.

Sleep

• Ajaba A-Z Charley's hotel, opposite St. Francis, Okeho. costs an average of 3,334 naira per night
• 1 Ajaba A-Z charley's hotel, Opposite St. Francis, Jabata 2, Okeho, Nigeria. Ajaba A-Z Charley's hotel is located in Okeho. It has a good and peaceful environment and they render a satisfying level of hospitality. ₦3000 per night. (updated Jan 2022)