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Shongom is a Local Government Area(LGA) of Gombe State, Nigeria. Its headquarter is in the town of Boh in the north of the Local Government Area .

Shongom
LGA
Shongom Location in Nigeria
Coordinates: 9°39′N 11°13′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

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 seasons which usually come between the months of May and September and the dry seasons which are normally between the months of October and April. [1]

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, guineacorn, and millet. Other occupations of the people of Shongom LGA include hunting, wood carving, and animal rearing.[1]

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, Gwere Yelwa, Katagum, Keffi, Kukah, Lalingling, Majidadi, Pamadu, Pilame, Popandi, Sabongari, Tambau, Toro, Yabayo, Yafuto.

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. [2]

Population

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

Postal Code

The postal code of the area is 770.[3]

References

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