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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




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.




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.




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.




Population


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




Postal Code


The postal code of the area is 770.




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).




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.

Bangunji Ward
Boh Ward
Burak Ward
Filiya Ward
Gwandum ward
Kalishen Ward
Karel Ward
Kulishin Ward
Lalaipido Ward
Lapan Ward




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Shongom
• Local government areas of Nigeria
• Balanga, Nigeria
• Timothy Shelpidi
• Tangale language
• Gombe State
• Gombe State House of Assembly
• Ukwa East/Ukwa West federal constituency
• Obingwa/Ugwunagbo/Osisioma federal constituency
• Karai-karai