Featured River & Rock Formation
Igboruku
One of the most prominent natural landmarks and rocky waterways associated with the Takete-Ide community.
The land
Land & Landscape of Takete-Ide
Hills, rivers, neighbouring settlements and the physical setting that shaped migration, farming, security and everyday life.
Featured Natural Landmark
Oko Loke
Oko Loke — a natural and community landmark in Takete-Ide, remembered within the community in connection with traditional local activities.
Oko Loke — Natural Rocky Stream Environment
A natural landmark in Takete-Ide, remembered within the community in connection with traditional local activities.
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Community landmark recording. Historical connection with traditional local activities is preserved from community oral tradition.
Physical Heritage Gallery
Natural Landmarks of Takete-Ide
A visual record of the natural springs, rivers, rock formations and uplands that form the landscape heritage of Takete-Ide.
Natural Spring / Water Landmark
Omi Pandara
A natural water spring and cherished community landmark in Takete-Ide.
Geological Landmark
Okuta Gbooro
A prominent natural rock formation and landscape landmark in Takete-Ide.
Upland Landscape
Obasoro Hill
A wooded upland rising above the treeline in Takete-Ide.
Historic Riverway
Eba River
The Eba River (Omi Ebba) in flow, with lush palm vegetation along the banks.
A fertile plain surrounded by uplands
Takete-Ide is located in a fertile valley surrounded by protective hills and uplands, with abundant rivers, streams and natural springs sustaining its agricultural and settlement heritage.
Takete-Ide is situated at Latitude 8.16667, Longitude 6.03333 and stands as one of the seven historic settlements of Amuro District.
Distance and access
- Approximately 18 kilometres from Mopa, the local government headquarters.
- Approximately 16 kilometres from the Kabba–Ilorin road at the Effo-Amuro junction.
Neighbouring boundaries
- Otafun Amuro to the east
- Aiyedayo Amuro to the south
- Aiyede Amuro to the west
The seven Amuro settlements recorded
Takete-IdeOrokereAiyedeOkagiAiyedayo / IlokeOtafunAiyeteju Agbajogun
Hills and uplands
Oke Elegan
Obasoro
Oroke Agodi
Historical tradition gives particular prominence to Oke Elegan, with the surrounding uplands serving as central defensive strongholds during earlier settlement history.
Rivers, streams and springs
Owowo River
Eba River
Oga
Ibedo
Igan
Eba Omosofe
Gboruku
Pandara
Omi Loke
These watercourses have historically sustained domestic life, agriculture, fishing, and connected Takete-Ide with neighbouring communities.