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The population of Balanga is estimated at 176,944 inhabitants with the huge majority being from members of the [[Hausa people|Hausa]] and Waja tribes.<ref name=":0" /> |
The population of Balanga is estimated at 176,944 inhabitants with the huge majority being from members of the [[Hausa people|Hausa]], [[Fula people|Fulani]]<nowiki/>and Waja tribes.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Languages == |
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Hausa and Waja languages are spoken extensively in the area. |
Hausa, [[Fulfulde]] and Waja languages are spoken extensively in the area. |
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== Government == |
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The chairman of the LGA is Garba Umar <ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-20 |title=APC wins all 11 chairmanship, 114 councillorship seats in Gombe |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nnorth-east/432185-apc-wins-all-11-chairmanship-114-councillorship-seats-in-gombe.html |access-date=2022-03-24 |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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== Communal clashes == |
== Communal clashes == |
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Revision as of 02:49, 15 August 2022
Balanga | |
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  Balanga Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 9°58′N 11°41′E / 9.967°N 11.683°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 |
Balanga is one of the 11 Local Government Areas in Gombe state, Nigeria. It falls under the southern senatorial district of the state. Its administrative headquarters is located in Talasse town. The LGA is surrounded by Yemaltu-Deba LGA to the north, to the south and east by Adamawa state and to the west by Shongom, Kaltungo and Akko LGAs.[1]
Geography
Balanga LGA encompasses a total area of 1,626 square kilometres.
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).[2][3]
Population
The population of Balanga is estimated at 176,944 inhabitants with the huge majority being from members of the Hausa, Fulaniand Waja tribes.[3]
Postal Code
The postal code of the area is 761.[4]
Languages
Hausa, Fulfulde and Waja languages are spoken extensively in the area.
Religion
Islam is the most commonly practiced religion in Balanga.[3]
Other settlements
The Loojaa settlement in Balanga Local Government Area is home to the endangered Jalaa language (bàsàrə̀n dà jàlààbè̩), a language isolate also known as Centúúm or Cen Tuum.[5]
Government
The chairman of the LGA is Garba Umar [6]
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 introduction of curfew in Nyuwar, Jessu, Heme, Yolde Gilingitu, Sikam, Wala-Lunguda and environs.[7]
References
- ^ "Balanga Local Government Area". www.finelib.com. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Nafada Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ a b c "Balanga Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 20 October 2009.
- ^ Centúúm at Ethnologue
- ^ "APC wins all 11 chairmanship, 114 councillorship seats in Gombe". 20 December 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Communal violence: Gombe imposes curfew on Balanga LGA". Daily Trust. 28 July 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
