Kala/Balge
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| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Borno State |
| Capital | Rann |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,896 km2 (732 sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Postal code | 611 |
Kala/Balgeⓘ is a Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. It is the easternmost LGA of Nigeria. It has its headquarters in the town of Rann.
Climate/Geography
The overall area of Kala Balge LGA is 1,896 square kilometres (732 square miles), with an average temperature of 34 °C (93 °F). The LGA experiences two distinct seasons: the dry and the wet. The dry season is frequently marked by exceptionally high temperatures in the region. It is calculated that the average wind speed in Kala Balge LGA is 9 km/h (5.6 mph).[1]
Towns and Villages
The LGA comprises towns and villages such as Duguma, Kulakura, Gulgum, Mada, Bombo, Diama, Sabba, and Kalam. The majority of the area's inhabitants belong to ethnic groups such as Hausa, Kanuri, and Fulani. The Hausa language is commonly spoken in the area.
Postal Code
The postal code of the area is 611.[2]
History
It is one of the sixteen LGAs that constitute the Dikwa Emirate, a traditional state located in Borno State, Nigeria. The Dikwa Emirate was established in 1902 during the British colonial era following the division of the former Bornu Kingdom. Since then, Kala/Balge has been one of the local government areas under the emirate.[3]
Insurgency
On May 14, 2014, local civilian vigilantes repelled a raid by the terrorist group Boko Haram, killing over 200 militants.[4] [5][6]On May 31, 500 Boko Haram terrorists returned and overwhelmed the vigilantes killing 40.[7][8][9][10]
References
- ↑ "Kala Balge Local Government Area". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ↑ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
- ↑ Nigeria (2000). Nigeria: a people united, a future assured. Vol. 2, State Surveys (Millennium ed.). Abuja, Nigeria: Federal Ministry of Information. p. 106. ISBN 9780104089.
- ↑ Nigerian village vigilantes 'repel Boko Haram attack'
- ↑ Wande, S.-Davies (2018-03-07). "Chaos in the UN red roof over Kala-Balge tragedy". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ Awojoodu, Kazeem (2025-05-19). "Zulum Spends Night In Kala Balge, Observes Fasting, Prayer Day". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "Vengeful Boko Haram Terrorists Overwhelm Local Vigilantes In Kalabalge, Kill 40 Villagers". Sahara Reporters. New York City, United States. 31 May 2014. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
- ↑ Mukwan, Yilik. "Kala Balge Local Government Area Archives". Premium Times. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ "How 200 Boko Haram suspects were killed in Kala-Balge". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
- ↑ Online, Tribune (2022-05-25). "Update on Kala-Balge: Zulum's aide confirms 32 killed, says victims were not farmers". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2026-06-28.
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