# Shongom

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**Shongom**Listen is a [local government area](/source/Local_Government_Areas_of_Nigeria) (LGA) of [Gombe State](/source/Gombe_State), Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Boh in the northern part of the local government area[1]

## 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](/source/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](/source/List_of_domesticated_animals) are sold. [Farming](/source/Agriculture) also [blossoms](/source/Blossom) in Shongom LGA with the area known for the cultivation of a number of food [crops](/source/Crop) such as [beans](/source/Bean), rice, [sorghum](/source/Sorghum), guinea corn, and [millet](/source/Millet). Other occupations of the people of Shongom LGA include hunting, [wood carving](/source/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; Damjigiri, Garko, Garum, Gujuba, Badugu-Kufure, Kurmi, Gwanlangmeche,Tambau, Pamadu, Lilik, Popandi, Kwara, Majidadi, Janye, Toro, Sabongari, Balede, Kuka, Keffi, Pokulung, Lalingling, Dangeza, Yabayo, Yelwa, Pilame,Kwale.

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](/source/Postal_code) of the area is 770.[6]

## Geographical Coordinates

[Latitude](/source/Latitude): 9.65, [Longitude](/source/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](/source/Tropical_savanna_climate) 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 predominantly by Christians, With many Muslims inhabitants.

## Wards in Shongom LGA

Shongom 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

1. Nigeria, Media (2022-04-27). ["History Of Shongom LGA, Gombe State"](https://www.medianigeria.com/history-of-shongom-lga-gombe-state/). *Media Nigeria*. Retrieved 2023-08-15.

1. ["Shongom Local Government Area"](https://www.manpower.com.ng/places/lga/328/shongom). *www.manpower.com.ng*. Retrieved 2022-03-23.

1. profilpelajar.com. ["Shongom"](https://profilpelajar.com/article/Shongom). Retrieved 2023-08-15.

1. ["Shongom Local Government Area"](https://www.finelib.com/listing/Shongom-Local-Government-Area/62611/). *www.finelib.com*. Retrieved 2022-03-23.

1. ["Gombe, Nigeria Metro Area Population 1950–2022"](https://www.macrotrends.net/cities/21988/gombe/population). *www.macrotrends.net*. Retrieved 2022-12-24.

1. ["Post Offices- with map of LGA"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121126042849/http://www.nipost.gov.ng/postcode.aspx). NIPOST. Archived from [the original](http://www.nipost.gov.ng/PostCode.aspx) on 26 November 2012. Retrieved 20 October 2009.

1. Okwuchi, Confidence (2022-05-21). ["Council Chairman commends APC’s leadership in Gombe State"](https://von.gov.ng/council-chairman-commends-apcs-leadership-in-gombe-state/). *[Voice of Nigeria](/source/Voice_of_Nigeria)*. Retrieved 2023-08-24.

1. Nigeria, Media (2018-04-24). ["Shongom L.G.A Polling Units/Wards"](https://www.medianigeria.com/shongom-l-g-a-polling-units-wards/). *Media Nigeria*. Retrieved 2023-08-24.

1. ["Gombe State LGA wards and New polling unit – eduweb"](https://www.eduweb.com.ng/gombe-state-lga-wards-and-new-polling-unit/). 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2023-08-24.

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