Yenagoa
Yenagoa | |
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  Yenagoa Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 5°02′N 6°20′E / 5.033°N 6.333°ECoordinates: 5°02′N 6°20′E / 5.033°N 6.333°E | |
| Country |  Nigeria |
| State | Bayelsa State |
| Headquarters | Yenagoa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,698 km2 (656 sq mi) |
| Population ((2006 census)) | |
| • Total | 352,285 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| 3-digit postal code prefix | 561 |
| ISO 3166 code | NG.BY.YE |
| Climate | Am |
Yenagoa is a Local Government Area and capital city of Bayelsa State, Nigeria .It is located at the southern part of the country at coordinates 4°55′29″N 6°15′51″E / 4.92472°N 6.26417°E.
The LGA has an area of 706 km² and a population of 352,285 at the 2006 census.
The postal code of the area is 561.[1]
The Ijaw form the majority of the state. English is the official language, but Epie-Atissa language is one of the local languages spoken in Yenagoa others such as Ekpetiama, Gbarian, Buseni and Zarama are Ijaw dialect in Yenagoa LGA.[citation needed]
It is the home of the Bayelsa United FC, a premier league football club.
References[]
- ^ "Post Offices- with map of LGA". NIPOST. Retrieved 2009-10-20.
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- Populated places in Bayelsa State
- Local Government Areas in Bayelsa State
- State capitals in Nigeria