[1][2] The Balanga LGAs residents rely heavily on agriculture for their livelihoods, with crops like tomatoes, sorghum, maize, beans, and groundnuts being farmed nearby.

[4][5][6] The temperature in Balanga is rising significantly due to climate change, and warming stripes show a trend in the right direction.

[7] The population of Balanga is estimated at 176,944 inhabitants with the huge majority being from members of the Hausa, Fulani and Waja tribes.

[12] The chairman of the LGA is Garba Umar [13] In 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.