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State of Nigeria
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Bayelsa State is in South South Nigeria. It was created in 1996 and was created from the popular Rivers State. The capital city is Yenagoa. According to the 2006 population census conducted in Nigeria, Bayelsa State recorded a total population count of over 1.7 million count ranking at the time 35th of the 36 states.
By car and bus
Yenagoa is connected to the rest of southern Nigeria via a single primary overland land corridor.
Inter-district water transit
To reach 70% of Bayelsa's historic destinations (including Brass Island or Akassa), you must switch entirely to water transport:
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Port Harcourt · International · PHC
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the state capital
Brass is a town in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. It is a popular town in Bayelsa state owing to the heavy presence of natural resources in the town which has contributed largely to the development of the area.
the traditional centre of the Nembe Kingdom is surrounded by creeks, rivers, mangrove forests and wetlands
the traditional headquarters of Ogbia Kingdom
a major, historic upland city positioned on the banks of the Forçados River, it serves as a vital agricultural trading centre and an important logistics node connecting Bayelsa State to the neighbouring Delta State boundaries
The rapidly expanding capital city of the state, functioning as the primary gateway and transport hub for all travelers.
Articles and travel topics about Bayelsa State and Nigeria.
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