Nigeria
Yenagoa is a city located in Nigeria's Bayelsa State, with a population of approximately 365,000. It serves as a significant urban center within the region.
Bayelsa International Airport
7.9 km away
Okpoma Airport
69.9 km away
Port Harcourt International Airport
76.2 km away
The city is situated at coordinates 4.92675° N latitude and 6.26764° E longitude, at an elevation of 8 meters. Yenagoa is in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres and operates within the Africa/Lagos timezone.
Yenagoa ranks 42nd out of 475 cities in Nigeria, contributing to the country's total urban population of 76,201,364. This places it among the smaller urban centers compared to larger cities such as Lagos and Kano.
Yenagoa is part of Bayelsa State. The province includes other cities, although specific names are not provided.
20 populated places are found within 25 km of Yenagoa.
Yenagoa is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Bayelsa Medical University | — |
| Federal University, Otuoke | — |
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The population of Yenagoa is approximately 365,000.
Yenagoa is located in Bayelsa State.
The coordinates of Yenagoa are 4.92675° N latitude and 6.26764° E longitude.
The elevation of Yenagoa is 8 meters.
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