Riyom
Riyom is a Local Government Area in Plateau State, Nigeria. It was carved out of the old Barkin Ladi Local Government Area on 1 October 1996 by the government of General Sani Abacha. It is headquartered in the town of Riyom to the north of the area at 9°38′00″N 8°46′00″E.
Riyom
Riyom | |
|---|---|
LGA and town | |
| Nickname: RY | |
Riyom Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°34′N 8°40′E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Plateau State |
| Headquarters | Riyom Town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 807 km2 (312 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
| • Total | 131,557 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 931 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.PL.RI |
It has an area of 807 km2 (312 sq mi) and a population of 131,557 at the 2006 census, which is predominantly Berom. The LGA has boundaries with Kaduna and Nasarawa State. Riyom is the birthplace of all Berom peoples.
It is the gateway to the State when coming from the East and from Abuja. Riyom is also the site of the famous Riyom rocks formation that is featured in many things Plateau and has become a trademark of the state.
The postal code of the area is 931.
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