Katagum is a town and traditional emirate located in the northeastern region of Nigeria. It serves as the capital of the Zaki Local Government Area (LGA) within Bauchi State.
The town is situated on the northern bank of the Jama'are River, which is a tributary of the Hadejia River. The local population primarily consists of people from the Fulani, Kanuri, Karai-karai, and Hausa ethnic groups.
Agriculture is a primary economic activity in the area, with chief products including peanuts (groundnuts), sorghum, millet, rice, cowpeas, cotton, indigo, and gum arabic. Additionally, the region supports various livestock, such as horses, cattle, goats, sheep, donkeys, and poultry.