Shongom

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Shongom
LGA
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Shongom
Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 9°39′N11°13′E / 9.650°N 11.217°E / 9.650; 11.217
CountryFlag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
State Gombe State
HeadquartersBoh
Government
 • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government CouncilYohannah 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
Shongom

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]

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Geography

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]

Economy

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]

Districts and villages

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, Layenge, Kalbulak, Kalkudo,Leyenye,Tul Gunji, Latur, Lanbelle,Kalaku,Mango, KalKwari. [4]

Population

The population of Shongom in 2006 census was 151,520. [5]

Postal Code

The postal code of the area is 770. [6]

Geographical Coordinates

Latitude: 9.65, Longitude: 11.2167 9° 39′ 0″ North, 11° 13′ 0″ East

Area

92,200 hectares 922.00 km2 (355.99 sq mi)

Altitude

383 m (1,257 ft)

Climate

Tropical savanna climate.

Chairman of Shongom LGA

The present Chairman of Shongom Local Government Area is Yohanna Nahari, from All Progressive Congress (APC). [7]

Religion

Shongom LGA is fully Christian. As 100% of the indigenes are Christians.

Wards in Shongom LGA

Shongom Local Government Area in Gombe State, Nigeria has ten electoral wards. [8]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Shongom Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
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  4. ↑ "Shongom Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  5. ↑ "Gombe, Nigeria Metro Area Population 1950-2022". www.macrotrends.net. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
  6. ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 26 November 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
  7. ↑ Okwuchi, Confidence (21 May 2022). "Council Chairman commends APC's leadership in Gombe State". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  8. ↑ Nigeria, Media (24 April 2018). "Shongom L.G.A Polling Units/Wards". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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