Damboa Local Government Area (LGA), headquartered in Damboa town, falls within the Borno South Senatorial District. It was created in 1976 and covers a land area of 4,799 square kilometers. The 2006 census recorded a population of 233,200, which has grown to an estimated 341,700 in 2022, resulting in a density of 58 people per square kilometre. The economy is largely agricultural, with crop farming, fishing, and animal husbandry prevalent. The region is also a significant producer of gum Arabic. Damboa is known for its resilience and the natural beauty of the Sambisa Forest, which spans part of the LGA. The postal code is 601106, with geo-coordinates at 11.169500 ° N latitude and 12.284040 ° E longitude.