Yenagoa Population 2026
Yenagoa has a population of 365,000, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Bayelsa State. Roughly 0.2% of Nigeria's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
365,000
Rank in Nigeria
#43
Coordinates
4.93°N, 6.27°E
~8 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
479 km
297 miles, straight line
Cities near Yenagoa
- Degema Hulk19,223 people · ~56 km away
- Obonoma68,584 people · ~63 km away
- Elele20,620 people · ~64 km away
- Ughelli79,986 people · ~69 km away
- Buguma135,404 people · ~69 km away
- Port Harcourt2,120,000 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Yenagoa?
Yenagoa has a population of 365,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Yenagoa in?
Yenagoa is located in Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Is Yenagoa the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 479 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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