Ogbom
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Ogbom | |
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Village | |
  Ogbom | |
| Coordinates: 8°04′50″N 5°42′10″E / 8.08056°N 5.70278°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Kogi State |
| LGA | Yagba East |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 262102 |
Ogbom is a small village settlement situated within the Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. The village forms part of the Okun-speaking zone of the state and is recognized among the communities that make up the rural Yagba corridor.
Positioned close to the Isanlu–Aiyede axis, Ogbom lies in open savanna country marked by scattered farmland and rocky rises. Its terrain supports rain-fed agriculture and seasonal streams that feed nearby catchment areas.
Livelihoods
Most households depend on crop cultivation, with staples such as yam, cassava, maize, and sorghum commonly grown. Cashew and oil palm products provide additional income, while small livestock—mainly goats and poultry—are kept for food and trade.