Okom Postal Codes: 551116 | Obubra, Cross River

Key Facts

Okom is a community located within the Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State in southeastern Nigeria. Situated in the central part of Obubra, this rural settlement lies within the tropical rainforest region of Nigeria, characterized by lush vegetation and a humid climate typical of the Cross River basin. While specific population figures for Okom are not officially documented at the community level, it forms part of the broader Obubra LGA which had an estimated population of over 170,000 people according to the 2006 census. The community occupies a relatively small land area typical of Nigerian rural settlements, with its economy primarily based on subsistence agriculture, including the cultivation of crops such as cassava, yams, and plantains, along with some small-scale trading activities. As a community within the Obubra LGA administrative structure, Okom falls under the traditional governance system typical of Cross River State, where local chiefs and community leaders play significant roles in daily administration alongside the formal local government apparatus. The community's location within the Obubra region places it within the cultural sphere of the Yakurr and other ethnic groups predominant in central Cross River State. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data and specific addressing details for Okom and its immediate surroundings can be accessed through the Nigerian postal system's resources for the Obubra Local Government Area.

Neighboring Regions

• Ofodua
• Ofumbongha
• Osopong
• Apiapum
• Ovonum