Ikorodu facts for kids
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Ikorodu
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Local Government Area and City
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Ikorodu Shown within the State of Lagos
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 Ikorodu
Location in Nigeria
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Lagos State |
| LGA(s) | Ikorodu |
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| • Land | 345 km2 (133 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 535,619 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Ikorodu is a city and local government area in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is located along the Lagos Lagoon and shares a boundary with Ogun State.
Etymology
The word Ikorodu was derived from two Yoruba words Oko (English: farm) and Odu (English: a plant that blackens).
Images for kids
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Imota rice mill
See also
In Spanish: Ikorodu para niños
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