Balanga, Nigeria
LGA in Gombe State, Nigeria
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Balangaⓘ is one of the eleven local government areas in Gombe State, Nigeria. It falls under the southern senatorial district of the state. Its administrative headquarters is located at Talasse town. The LGA is bordered by Yemaltu-Deba LGA to the north while to the south and east by Adamawa state and to the west by Shongom, Kaltungo and Akko LGA.[1][2]
Balanga | |
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 Interactive map of Balanga | |
  Balanga Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°58′N 11°41′E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Gombe State |
| Headquarters | Talasse |
| Government | |
| • Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council | Garba Umar |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,626 km2 (628 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 212,549 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 761 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.GO.BA |
Geography
Balanga LGA encompasses a total area of 1,626 square kilometres The average wind speed in the Balanga LGA is 4 km/h, while the average humidity is 17%.[1][2]
Economy
The Balanga LGAs residents rely heavily on agriculture for their livelihoods, with crops like tomatoes, sorghum, maize, beans, and groundnuts being farmed nearby. Bentonite, limestone, granite, and topaz are among the mineral deposits in the Balanga LGA. The crucial Balanga Dam is located within the boundaries of Balanga LGA.[3]
Climate
The average temperature is 35 °C (95 °F). The average humidity is 17%, while the average wind speed is 4 km/h (2.5 mph).[4][5][6]
Temperature
The temperature in Balanga is rising significantly due to climate change, and warming stripes show a trend in the right direction.[7]
Population
The population of Balanga is estimated at 176,944 inhabitants with the huge majority being from members of the Hausa, Fulani and Waja tribes.[5]
Localities
Postal Code
The postal code of the area is 761.[10]
Languages
Hausa, Fulfulde and Waja languages are spoken extensively in the area.[3]
Religion
Other settlements
The Loojaa settlement in Balanga Local Government Area is home to the extinct Jalaa language (bàsàrə̀n dà jàlààbè̩), a language isolate also known as Centúúm or Cen Tuum.[11]
Government
The chairman of the LGA is Garba Umar [12]
Communal clashes
On July 21, 2021, there was a communal violence where five people were injured and at least two houses burnt in Nyuwar community of Balanga. This led to the placement of Nyuwar, Jessu, Heme, Yolde Gilingitu, Sikam, Wala-Lunguda and environs under curfew.[13]
Notable people
- Salamatu Fada - scientist
