Shongom | |
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Coordinates: 9°39′N 11°13′E / 9.650°N 11.217°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Gombe State |
Headquarters | Boh |
Government | |
• Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Yohannah Nahar |
Area | |
• Total | 922 km2 (356 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 151,520 |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 770 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.GO.SH |
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Shongom is a Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Boh in the northern part of the Local Government Area [1]
Shongom LGA occupies a total area of 922 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 31 °C. The LGA witnesses two major seasons which are the rainy season, which usually comes between the months of May and September, and the dry season which is normally between the months of October and April. [2] [3]
Trade is a critical economic activity in Shongom LG with the area hosting the expansive Lalaipido international cattle market where a variety of domestic animals are sold. Farming also blossoms in Shongom LGA with the area known for the cultivation of a number of food crops such as beans, rice, sorghum, guinea corn, and millet. Other occupations of the people of Shongom LGA include hunting, wood carving, and animal rearing. [2]
Bengunji; Bango, Bangunji, Bikutture, Bikwala, Bishiwai, Dilange (Dutse), Kalo, Kulan, Laluwa, Najeji, Suli, Yelchen-Yelchen.
Burak; Dabuki, Dajanwani, Kwanankukah, Lasanjang, Pirim, Sabonlayi, Shemyam, Tauni, Burak.
Filiya; Chengun, Disga, Farin-Kasa, Filiya, Jauro-Sajo, Lababali, Yapandi, Yarana.
Gundale; Anguwar Jauro Sule, Bebulo, Gundale, Gurwa, Kambuluk, Marke, Sakram, Swaja, Tudun Wada, Yelwa Gurwa.
Gwandum; Danjigiri, Garko, Golombi, Gujuba, Gwandum, Gwanlammeche, a
Kushi; Dankunni, Dirang, Gomle, Kaure, Kommo, Kugwayam, Kushi, Ladongor, Lapandintai, Sabongari, Tanjania, Tatadar
Shongom; Amkolom, Boh, Kalishen, Karel, Kulishin, Labarya, Labayo, Labeke, Laduka, Lakenturum, Lakumji, Lalaipido, Lapan (Lapan), Lasadar, Lasanjang, Lasasap, Lashikoldok, Latatar, Latur, Lawishi, Layasakalak, Pokata, Tedmugzu. [4]
The population of Shongom in 2006 census was 151,520. [5]
The postal code of the area is 770. [6]
Latitude: 9.65, Longitude: 11.2167 9° 39′ 0″ North, 11° 13′ 0″ East
92,200 hectares 922.00 km2 (355.99 sq mi)
383 m (1,257 ft)
Tropical savanna climate.
The present Chairman of Shongom Local Government Area is Yohanna Nahari, from All Progressive Congress (APC). [7]
Shongom Local Government Area in Gombe State, Nigeria has ten electoral wards. [8]