Yobe State
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Yobe State is located in northeastern Nigeria and was created on August 27, 1991, from the former Borno State. Its capital is Damaturu, while Potiskum is the largest city by population. The state shares borders with Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, and Niger.
Statistics
Area
45,502.00 km²
Population
3,294,137