[1] The population, as with most of places in Indonesia, is relatively young and dominated by a demographic age of 15 to 64.

[1] Being the capital of the regency, the district has limited agricultural products and mostly have shifted to secondary or tertiary sectors.

There are also various fruits produced from the district such as durian, tangerine, mango, jackfruit, and papaya.

[1][4] The village of Malinau Kota hosts 17 registered minimarket and convenience stores.

A district head (camat) is appointed directly by the regent with recommendation from the regency secretary.

In addition, one of two regency's only tertiary education institution, Malinau Polytechnic, is located in the district.

The main market buildings are located in Malinau Kota and Pelita Kanaan.

The road within the district are sealed with asphalt and considered passable during all weather year long as of 2021.