Igbagun

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Igbagun
Village
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Igbagun
Coordinates: 8°02′10″N5°46′40″E / 8.03611°N 5.77778°E / 8.03611; 5.77778
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria
State Kogi State
LGA Yagba East
Time zone UTC+1 (WAT)
Postal code
262102

Igbagun is a village situated in the Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. The settlement forms part of the Okun-Yoruba belt that stretches across the Yagba region.

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Physical setting

The village is surrounded by farmland and open woodland typical of the Yagba uplands. The surrounding terrain supports seasonal food production.

Economic activity

Most households farm crops such as yam, cassava, maize and sorghum. Cashew farming contributes to cash income, while poultry and goats are raised domestically.

Cultural identity

Residents are predominantly Yagba-speaking Yoruba. Churches are present in the community, reflecting the prevalence of Christianity.

Public services

The village has road access to nearby towns and receives cellular network coverage. Educational facilities in the area provide primary-level instruction.

References

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    1. "Towns and Villages in Yagba East, Kogi State". Towns & Villages. Ujumbe Technologies. Retrieved 2025-11-22.
    2. "Postcode 262102 – Kogi State, Nigeria". Nigeria Postal. Postal Codes Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-11-22.