Bayelsa State

Some facts about Bayelsa State

Bayelsa is a state in southern Nigeria in the core Niger Delta region, between Delta State and Rivers State. Its capital is Yenagoa. The main language spoken is Ijaw with dialects such as Kolukuma, Mein, Bomu, Nembe, Epie-Atisa, and Ogbia. Like the rest of Nigeria, English is the official language. The state was formed in 1996 from part of Rivers State and is thus one of the newest states of the Nigerian federation.

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Info about Bayelsa State

  • Belongs to: Nigeria
  • Population: 1,998,349
  • Latitude: 4.75
  • Longitude: 6.08333

Cities of Bayelsa State