Yagba East is a Local Government Area in Kogi State, Nigeria. Its headquarters is in the town of Isanlu on the A123 highway, and is populated mainly by the Okun people.
Yagba East | |
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Yagba East Location in Nigeria | |
Coordinates: 8°10′N 5°42′E / 8.167°N 5.700°E | |
Country | Nigeria |
State | Kogi State |
Area | |
• Total | 1,396 km2 (539 sq mi) |
Population (2006 census) | |
• Total | 140,150 |
Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
3-digit postal code prefix | 262 |
ISO 3166 code | NG.KO.YE |
It had an area of 1,396 km2 and a population of 140,150 during the 2006 census.[1] By 2016, the population grew to 199,300.[2]
The postal code of the area is 262.[3]