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Riyom

Plateau State, Nigeria · Africa

About Riyom

Riyom sits on the route: 20 minutes from Vom.

Riyom is a town located in Plateau State, Nigeria. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Riyom sits in Nigeria. It's in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Riyom to your route.

About 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 Federal Military 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. It has an area of 807 km2

Read more (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.

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Where is Riyom located?

Riyom is located in Plateau State, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 9.6368 latitude, 8.7569 longitude.

What is the population of Riyom?

Riyom has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Nigeria.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Africa
Country
Nigeria
Region
Plateau State
Timezone
Africa/Lagos
Coordinates
9.6368, 8.7569

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AfricaNigeriaPlateau StateTown

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

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