Yenagoa

Yenagoa is the capital city of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, and also serves as a local government area. It is located at the Niger-Delta region of the country at coordinates 
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It is home to the Bayelsa State Government House, while the Yenagoa Local Government Area is led by a chairman, also known as the mayor. The LGA covers 706 km² and had an estimated population of about 798,466 in 2024. Its postal code is 561.

The majority of people in Yenagoa LGA are from the Epie-Atissa subgroup of the Ijaw people. English is the official language, but local languages are widely spoken. These include Epie-Atissa, Ekpetiama, Central Ijaw, Ogbia, Gbarian, Nembe, Buseni, and Zarama, reflecting the area’s cultural and linguistic diversity.

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Category:Cities in Nigeria
Category:State capitals in Nigeria