Shelleng Local government has an estimated population of 590,671 inhabitants with the area consisting members of varying ethnic group such as the Fulani, Lala, Kana Kuri, Kiri, and the Bura.

[3][4][5] Shelleng local government covers a total area of 1,359 square kilometres and has an average temperature of 32 °C.

It lies along the Lake Chad Basin and has the Kiri and Gongola River flowing through its territory.

Other economic activities undertaken by the people of Shelleng LGA include hunting, pottery and crafts making.

[8][9] From June 22 to October 5, the cool season, which has an average daily high temperature below 90°F, lasts for 3.5 months.