Bali, Nigeria

Bali is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria.

Bali, Nigeria Bakundi Bakundi
LGA and town
Bali, Nigeria
Coordinates: 7.8519°N 10.9636°E / 7.8519; 10.9636
Country	Nigeria
State	TARABA STATE
Local Government Headquarters	Bali
Bakundi	1860
Government
• Local Government Chairman and the Head of the Local Government Council	HON.MICAH DANBABA DAKKA
Time zone	UTC+1 (WAT)
Climate	Aw

Its headquarters is in the town of Bali.

The Major Tribe in Bali are Tiv, Jukun, Fulani/Jibu, Chamba etc. A settlement of the

Igbo , Mumuye and Niger Delta tribes can be found there. Each tribes have their own traditional head overseeing the affairs of their subjects.

1. ALH. KABIRU MOHAMMED GIDADO MISA. the 10th LAMDO BAKUNDI Bali.

He Ascended the Throne of his Late Father.

It has an area of 9,146 km² and a population of 208,935 at the 2006 census.

The postal code of the area is 672.[1]

Bali is a developing town, a one hour and fifteen minutes drive from the capital city, Jalingo.

The waters, mountains and vegetation could be the inspiration for the state's slogan 'Nature's Gift to the Nation'

Bali possess rich soil for that yields massive agricultural outcome at the end of every farming seasons and this is a major source of income for the inhabitants.

There are quite a handful of schools for the young ones, both missionary schools, public schools and private schools. The higher institution is The Federal Polytechnic, Bali. The Local Government secretariat, police station and the ministry of Education are public properties.

Despite the growing population and vast immigration, Bali is yet to have financial institutions, factories and other establishments that could create employment for the majority. There is the presence of Union Bank Plc (currently the only bank), Point of sales outlets(POS) etc.

Trade and small businesses are well handled by the Igbos and Hausas specifically. Other tribes do well in farming, storage of farm produces and the likes.

Bali markets are open to all, far and wide. The exceptional Friday market blooms mainly on Friday.

Bali is described as a peaceful place with accommodating and welcoming people.