Sagbama local Government Area occupies the northern end of the State where the Niger River bifurcates into the Nun and Forcados Rivers.

It also comprises Mein-Oyiakiri, Tarakiri, and Toru-Abubou local Government areas. It covers 8.0% of the total land area, and holds 10.7% of the total population of Bayelsa.

The area has its rich share of cultivable land and agricultural, water, forest, and mineral resources.

The traditional occupations of the people include farming, fishing, lumbering, hunting, and carving.