Its headquarters are in the town of Alkaleri (or Alkalere) on the A345 highway in the northern part of the Local Government Area.

The predominant ethnic group in the area are the Fulani with some Kanuri, Dugurawa, Guruntawa and Labur "Jaku" people present.

Major towns and villages of the local government like Fanti, Gar, Gokaru, Guma, Gwaram etc.

[3][4] With an average daily high temperature of 98 °F, the hot season lasts for 2.4 months, from February 24 to May 4.

[3] The cool season lasts for 2.7 months, from July 11 to October 3, with an average daily high temperature below 88°F.