Kalgo Local Government Area (LGA) was established in 1996 following its separation from Bunza LGA. The LGA's Administrative headquarters is situated in the town of Kalgo, and it shares a western border with Bunza LGA. According to the 2006 census, the population was 84,928. However, the projected population for 2022 is 145,100, with a population density of 242.4 inhabitants per square kilometer and a total area of 598.6 square kilometers.The area's economy is primarily driven by agriculture, with residents engaged in both farming and livestock rearing. The postal code for the area is 862.