History of Shomgom
Shongom Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State, Nigeria. The administrative headquarters of Shongom LGA is located in the town of Boh, situated in the northern part of the Local Government Area.
Shongom LGA occupies a total area of 922 square kilometers. The area comprises several towns and villages, including Bangunji, Burak, Filiya, Gwandum, Shongom, Boh, Dongeja, and Lalaipido.
The current estimated population of Shongom LGA is put at 174,329 inhabitants. The area is primarily populated by members of the Tangale ethnic group. The Tangale language is commonly spoken in the LGA.