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SHONGOM LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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SHONGOM LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEMOGRAPHY

Shongom local government area is one of the eleven LGAs found in Gombe state, North-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The headquarters of the LGA are in the town of Boh and the area comprises of several towns and villages which include Bangunji, Burak, Filiya, Gwandum, Shongom, Boh, Dongeja, and Lalaipido. The current estimated population of Shomgom LGA is put at 174,329 inhabitants with the area primarily populated by members of the Tangale ethnic group.The Tangale language is commonly spoken in the LGA while the religions of Christianity and Islam are extensively practiced in the area.

GEOGRAPHY OF SHONGOM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Shongom LGA occupies a total area of 922 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 31 degrees centigrade. 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 witnessed between the months of October and April.

ECONOMY OF SHONGOM LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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.

LIST OF WARDS IN SHONGOM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

There are 10 wards in Shongom Local Government Area.
  • Bangunji
  • Boh
  • Burak
  • Filiya
  • Gundale
  • Gwandum
  • Kulishin
  • Kushi
  • Lalaipido
  • Lapan

LIST OF POLLING UNITS IN SHONGOM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

There are 93 polling units in Shongom Local Government Area.
  • Agbun/ Lataki, Kofar J/ Agbun
  • Ampokboje, Kofar J/ampokboje
  • Ankonbo F. Kasa, Kofar J/ Danbiram
  • Ankonbo F. Kasa, Kofar J/ Mati
  • Anyakubi / Choge, Pero Pri. Sch.
  • Anyakubi / Choge, Kofar M. Agadi
  • Balade, Kofar Sarki
  • Bangy, Kofar J. Danfe
  • Damjigiri / Kuka / Kodile, Kukar Pri. Sch.
  • Dejam / Lasanjang, Burak Pry. Sch.
  • Diga / Yaganga / Yabandi, Kofar J/maikudi
  • Dirang, Kofar J/ Bala
  • Dodimo / Hausawa, Kofar Alh. Audu
  • Dodimo / Hausawa, Kofar J. /tukur
  • Dwaja / Kofar J/dahiru
  • Dwaja, Dwaja Pri. Sch.
  • Dwala, Kofar J/sale
  • Galadimaru, Kofar J/hamma
  • Garko, Kofar Magaji Bunu
  • Garu / Golombi, Kofar Dan Asali
  • Gomle, Kofar J/ Bulus
  • Gomle, Kushi Pri. Sch.
  • Gujuba, Kofar J/ Nakashere
  • Gurwa, Kofar J/gurwa
  • Gwarah / Gahamari, Kofar J/ Danladi
  • Jauro Sajo / Lababale, Jauro Sajo Pri. Sch.
  • Kalaku, Kofar Alh. Mohammed
  • Kalaku, Kofar Laratu
  • Kalbulak, Kofar J/ Joram
  • Kalishin / Kul, Kofar Nuhu
  • Kalkuto, Kofar Jauro
  • Kaloh K.j Danbaki
  • Kaloh, Kofar J. / John
  • Kaloh, Kofar J/ Danbaki
  • Kambuluk, Gundale Pri. Sch.
  • Kamtiktik, Kofar J/kamtiktik
  • Kauri, Kofar J/ Kachalla
  • Kauri, Kofar Mohammed
  • Keffi, Keffi Pri. Sch.
  • Kikwaka, L. G. A. Secretariat
  • Kinawe, Chiefs Palace
  • Kommo, Kofar J/ Bulus
  • Kulishin Ii, Kulishin Pri. Sch.
  • Kulishin I, Kulishin Pri. Sch.
  • Kulishin, Kofar J/ Baka
  • Kurmi, Gwandum Pri. Sch
  • Kwalkwari I, J. S. S.s. Lapan
  • Kwalkwari Ii, J. S. S.s. Lapan
  • Kwanan Kuka, Pry. Sch.
  • Labayo, Lassasar Pri. Sch.
  • Labeke, Kofar J/ Labeke
  • Ladangor, Kofar J/ Ladangor
  • Lakenturum / Kullung, Kofar J/ Kullung
  • Lakenturum, Lakenturum Pri. Sch.
  • Lalaipido I, Lalaipido Pri. Sch.
  • Lalaipido Ii, Lalaipido Pri. Sch.
  • Lalektar I, Lalatar Pri. Sch.
  • Lalektar Ii, Lalatar Pri. Sch.
  • Lalingling, Kofar J/ Babayo
  • Lapandimtai, Lapandimtai Pri. Sch.
  • Lasadar, Kofar J/ Abiu
  • Lasanjang,. Lasangjang Pri. Sch.
  • Lashi Koldok, Kofar Ajiya Shongom
  • Lashi Koldok, Kofar J/ Ezira
  • Lassasap, Kofar J./ Peter
  • Latatar, Latatar Pri. Sch.
  • Laur / Kwaipipi, Kofar J/latur
  • Lawishi, Kofar J/dila
  • Layange, Karel Dispensary
  • Majidadi, Kofar J. / Ajuyi
  • Mango I, Kofar J / Akwage
  • Mango Ii, Kofar J / Akwage
  • Nabang, Bagunji Pri. Sch.
  • Nywalima, Kofar J/hassan
  • Pamadu / Kwale / Janye, Pamadu Pri. Sch.
  • Pokata, Pokata Pri. Sch.
  • Pokulun, Pri. Sch. Pokulun
  • Pokwanli Shongom / Lakai, Kofar Pokwanli
  • Polakata, Kofar J Polakata
  • Polakwang, Kofar J / Sa’ude
  • Popandi / Katagum, Kofar J. / Buba
  • Sabon Layi Bukar
  • Shagu, Kofar J/ Salaki
  • Tambau / Gwalanmachi, Kofar J/ Dansomoro
  • Tedmukzu, Kofar Kefas
  • Tidi, Kofar J/ Liman
  • Toro, Kofar Iliyasu
  • Unguwa Rogo, Kofar Maiung.
  • Yakwandi / Filiya Pri. Sch.
  • Yapandi / Chewege, Kofar Miya
  • Yapilo / Yanga / Yelwa, Kofar J/adamu / Diga
  • Yarwana, Kofar J/alhassan
  • Yelwa, Yelwa K./ Jauro