Balanga L.G.A Of GOMBE State

Balanga Local Government Area (LGA), with headquarters in Balanga Town, lies within the Gombe South Senatorial District of Gombe State. The LGA was created in 1991 and spans an area of about 1626 square kilometers. Balanga has a population of around 211,490 people (2006 census), with a projected population of 354,100 in 2022, yielding a population density of approximately 237 people per square kilometer. The economy of Balanga is largely agrarian, with the cultivation of crops like maize, beans, and groundnuts being widespread. Livestock farming is also a significant economic activity.Balanga's postal code is 761111, and its geo-coordinates are 10.6981° N latitude and 11.3032° E longitude.

FAAC Statutory Allocation Ledger
Cumulative FAAC Allocation (1999 - 2026)
NGN53,035,120,553.14
-100.0% vs Prev. Year
Current Year Funding
0.0% DISBURSED
FISCAL MONTH
NET ALLOCATION
VARIANCE
May 2025
NGN526,638,805.15
+0.0%
April 2025
NGN511,920,350.02
-2.8%
March 2025
NGN475,803,132.21
-7.1%
February 2025
NGN504,903,856.25
+6.1%
January 2025
NGN533,292,823.20
+5.6%
November 2024
NGN494,009,230.04
-7.4%

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