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 | |
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  Shongom Location in Nigeria | |
| 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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Geography
editShongom 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
editTrade 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
editBengunji; 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
editPostal Code
editThe postal code of the area is 770.[6]
Latitude: 9.65, Longitude: 11.2167 9° 39′ 0″ North, 11° 13′ 0″ East
Area
edit92,200 hectares 922.00 km2 (355.99 sq mi)
383 m (1,257 ft)
Climate
editTropical savanna climate.
Chairman of Shongom LGA
editThe present Chairman of Shongom Local Government Area is Yohanna Nahari, from All Progressive Congress (APC).[7]
Religion
editShongom LGA is fully Christian. As 100% of the indigenes are Christians.
Wards in Shongom LGA
editShongom Local Government Area in Gombe State, Nigeria has ten electoral wards.[8]
- Bangunji Ward
- Boh Ward
- Burak Ward
- Filiya Ward
- Gwandum ward
- Kalishen Ward
- Karel Ward
- Kulishin Ward
- Lalaipido Ward
- Lapan Ward[9]
References
edit- ^ Nigeria, Media (27 April 2022). "History Of Shongom LGA, Gombe State". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Shongom Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ profilpelajar.com. "Shongom". Retrieved 15 August 2023.
- ^ "Shongom Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "Gombe, Nigeria Metro Area Population 1950-2022". www.macrotrends.net. Retrieved 24 December 2022.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 26 November 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ^ Okwuchi, Confidence (21 May 2022). "Council Chairman commends APC's leadership in Gombe State". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ Nigeria, Media (24 April 2018). "Shongom L.G.A Polling Units/Wards". Media Nigeria. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
- ^ "Gombe State LGA wards and New polling unit - eduweb". 28 March 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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