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Yenegoa, Administrative center in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Yenegoa encompasses 706 square kilometers of land in the Niger Delta region, featuring waterways, swamps, and tropical rainforest vegetation.

The establishment of Yenegoa as the capital of Bayelsa State occurred on October 1, 1996, marking a new chapter in Nigerian administrative divisions.

The Ijaw people represent the main ethnic group in Yenegoa, maintaining their traditional practices through local languages, including Epie-Atissa and Ekpetiama dialects.

The Bayelsa Airport, which started operations in 2019, connects Yenegoa with other Nigerian cities through regular domestic flights.

The area recorded dual sporting success in 2021 when both Bayelsa United and Bayelsa Queens won their respective Aiteo Cup competitions.

Location: Bayelsa State

Inception: October 1, 1996

GPS coordinates: 4.92500,6.26389

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:54

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