Bayelsa State
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| Bayelsa State | ||
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| Image:NigeriaBayelsa.png | ||
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| Governor | Diepreye Alamieyeseigha (PDP) | |
| Date Created | 1 October 1996 | |
| Capital | Yenagoa | |
| Area | 10,773 km² Ranked 27th | |
| Population - 1991 Census - 2005 estimate | Ranked 35th N/A 1,998,349 | |
| ISO 3166-2 | NG-BY | |
Bayelsa State is a state in southern Nigeria, on the coast and between Delta State and Rivers State. Its capital is Yenagoa. The state was formed in 1996 from part of Rivers State.
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