# Rivers State, Nigeria – Local government areas & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/

State · Nigeria 

# Rivers State

Rivers State is a state of Nigeria. It had an estimated **7,476,805 people** in 2022 on 10,183 km² (about 734 per km²). Its main town is Port Harcourt. It is divided into 23 local government areas. 1,184 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 839 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.

- 7,476,805people (2022)
- 10,183km²
- 23local government areas
- 839mapped services

## How many people live in Rivers State?

Rivers State had an estimated **7,476,805 people** in 2022 — 3.4% of Nigeria, 8th of 37 states. There are 972 women for every 1,000 men (below the Nigeria figure of 1,001). Spread over 10,183 km², that is about **734 people per km²**, 7th of 37 states.

36.1% of people are children under 15 and 3.4% are 65 or older; the median age is about 23 years (it is 19 across Nigeria). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 65 children and older people.

0–4 ****971,782**

5–9 ****893,905**

10–14 ****833,831**

15–19 ****636,539**

20–24 ****611,658**

25–29 ****617,032**

30–34 ****582,416**

35–39 ****543,080**

40–44 ****472,357**

45–49 ****363,226**

50–54 ****285,965**

55–59 ****232,075**

60–64 ****176,824**

65–69 ****115,469**

70–74 ****71,792**

75–79 ****40,761**

80+ ****28,093**

Source: [UNFPA and United States Census Bureau - PEPFAR program via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-nga).

## Where is Rivers State?

Rivers State lies in [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). It borders 6 other states: [Abia State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/abia/), [Akwa Ibom State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/akwa-ibom/), [Anambra State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/anambra/), [Bayelsa State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/bayelsa/), [Delta State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/delta/) and [Imo State](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/imo/). By area it is the 26th largest of 37 states in Nigeria. It covers 1.1% of [Nigeria](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/). The centre of Rivers State is about 454 km in a straight line from Abuja, the capital. The centre point is at 5.0233° N, 6.8357° E.

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga).

## Things to see in and around Rivers State

OpenStreetMap lists 13 named sights in Rivers State: 5 castles and forts; 2 nature reserves; 2 attractions; 1 memorial; 1 monument; 1 theme park; 1 zoo.

- Hallex Lodge · castle or fort
- King Agbadam Palace Square · castle or fort
- Palace of His Royal Highness · castle or fort
- Wooga Villa · castle or fort
- epirikom royal highness palace · castle or fort
- FINIMA NATURE PARK · nature reserve
- Upper Orashi Forest Reserve · nature reserve
- Karis Event place · attraction
- Lounge · attraction
- Bonny Commonwealth Cemetery · memorial
- Peace Monument · monument
- Port Harcourt Pleasure Park · theme park
- Port Harcourt Zoo · zoo

Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Rivers State

- Time zoneUTC+1, no daylight saving · Africa/Lagos
- CurrencyNaira (NGN)
- Country calling code+234
- LanguagesEnglish, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulah
- Plug typesType D, G · 230 V
- Driving sideRight
- Postcode format6 digits (######)

### Nearest airports

- Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) · Port Harcourt13 km
- Port Harcourt City Airport / Port Harcourt Air Force Base (PHG) · Port Harcourt28 km

### Nearest railway station

UTC Station (Port-Harcourt), about 33 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 12.4 hours, sunrise around 06:20) and shortest in Dec (about 11.8 hours, sunrise around 06:32, sunset around 18:22).

Month Sunrise Sunset Daylight 

Jan 06:45 18:37 11.9 h 

Feb 06:48 18:45 12.0 h 

Mar 06:39 18:44 12.1 h 

Apr 06:26 18:39 12.2 h 

May 06:18 18:39 12.3 h 

Jun 06:20 18:45 12.4 h 

Jul 06:26 18:50 12.4 h 

Aug 06:28 18:46 12.3 h 

Sep 06:23 18:32 12.2 h 

Oct 06:17 18:18 12.0 h 

Nov 06:20 18:14 11.9 h 

Dec 06:32 18:22 11.8 h 

Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Local government areas of Rivers State

Local government area Area km² Localities Services 

[Abua/Odual](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/abua-odual/) 716 95 0 

[Ahoada East](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/ahoada-east/) 318 42 9 

[Ahoada West](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/ahoada-west/) 440 59 7 

[Akuku Toru](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/akuku-toru/) 1,247 123 0 

[Andoni](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/andoni/) 251 59 4 

[Asari-Toru](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/asari-toru/) 115 31 2 

[Bonny](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/bonny/) 552 37 20 

[Degema](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/degema/) 987 132 10 

[Eleme](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/eleme/) 137 22 20 

[Emohua](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/emohua/) 833 78 10 

[Etche](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/etche/) 816 43 5 

[Gokana](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/gokana/) 133 19 1 

[Ikwerre](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/ikwerre/) 658 63 25 

[Khana](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/khana/) 559 65 4 

[Obia/Akpor](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/obia-akpor/) 258 87 445 

[Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/ogba-egbema-ndoni/) 958 91 10 

[Ogu/Bolo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/ogu-bolo/) 130 17 1 

[Okrika](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/okrika/) 286 42 8 

[Omumma](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/omumma/) 159 14 0 

[Opobo/Nkoro](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/opobo-nkoro/) 115 14 0 

[Oyigbo](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/oyigbo/) 247 21 6 

[Port-Harcourt](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/port-harcourt/) 108 38 245 

[Tai](https://wherepedia.org/nigeria/rivers/tai/) 161 28 7 

Source: [Office for the Surveyor General of the Federation of Nigeria (OSGOF), Ehealth, United Nations Cartographic Section (UNCS) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-nga); [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

## Villages and localities in Rivers State

Open gazetteers list **1,184 villages, towns and localities** in Rivers State. The largest with a recorded population: Port Harcourt (2,120,000), Buguma (135,404), Okrika (133,271), Obonoma (68,584), Elele (20,620) and Degema Hulk (19,223). Settlements here lie between about -15 m and 448 m above sea level (median 15 m).

- Aabom
- Abaezi
- Abaji Okolo
- Abajikotokiri
- Abalakiri
- Abalama
- Abam Ama
- Abamesidia
- Abara
- Abarikpo
- Abereyebia
- Abessa
- Abiankwo
- Abila
- Abisaka
- Abissa
- Aboboko
- Abonnema
- Abribo
- Abua
- Abuja Nembe
- Abuloma
- Adada
- Adamakiri
- Adia Wati-Ofu
- Adokiakiri
- Adonta
- Afam
- Afam Uku
- Afam-Nta
- Afam-Uku
- Afara
- Afia-Meeting
- Aga
- Agada
- Agadal
- Agamejekiri
- Aganfor
- Aganna
- Agbachichama
- Agbalama
- Agbani Luekon
- Agbar Ndele
- Agbo
- Agbo Aboboro
- Agbokiri
- Agbonchia
- Aggrey
- Agudaboko
- Agudakiri
- Agudoboko
- Agunugban
- Agwa
- Agwa-Ware
- Agwaro
- Agwe
- Agwut-Obolo
- Ahai
- Ahia
- Ahia Ahor
- Ahiaeke
- Ahiakwo
- Ahiankwo
- Ahoada
- Ainyade
- Aiya Abissa
- Akabuka
- Akafta
- Akainsinyeboko
- Akani
- Akara
- Akaradi
- Akaramini
- Akinima
- Akiogbologbo
- Akokogiri
- Akon
- Akpabo I
- Akpabo II
- Akpainkiri
- Akpaji
- Akpajo
- Akpama
- Akporku
- Akporo
- Akporo Sogho
- Akukwaterra
- Akukwetera
- Akupoku
- Akusu
- Akwa
- Akwu Chudere
- Ala-Ahoada
- Alakahia
- Alakohia
- Alalabo Obenikiri
- Alaocha
- Alegu
- Aleparawan
- Alesa
- Alese
- Aletu
- Alibrada
- Aligbolu
- Alimini
- Alingbu
- Alionahi
- Aliosu
- Aloa
- Alochia
- Alode
- Alonchia-Igobama
- Alozo
- Aluko
- Aluu
- Ama Aji
- Ama-Alibi
- Ama-Ekut
- Ama-Friday
- Ama-Miller
- Ama-Sunday
- Amadi
- Amadi Flats
- Amaku
- Amaleghani
- Amanga
- Amangu
- Amanku
- Amansa
- Amaoke
- Amatagwolo
- Amatamuno
- Amatangolo
- Amerikpoko
- Amoroto
- Anagulama
- Anderekiri
- Anduwiliki
- Angalabia
- Angolabio
- Angulama
- Anieze
- Anu
- Anyo
- Anyude
- Apama
- Apambiakiri
- Apane
- Apapasu
- Apiboko
- Apokobem
- Apoti
- Arugbana
- Arukwa
- Arukwo
- Arusukiri
- Asafia
- Asangalaka
- Asarama
- Ase
- Aseimonte
- Asorbelema
- Asuk-Ama
- Asuk-Oyet
- Atabakiri
- Atali
- Atubukiri
- Aturuba
- Awolakakiri
- Awolamo
- Aworkiri
- Awurugboko
- Ayama
- Ayama-Agana
- Ayama-Ekede
- Ayama-Ibotokpon
- Ayanboko
- Ayong
- Ayun
- Azumini
- Azuogu
- Baen
- Bakana
- Balo
- Balo Creek
- Baluba
- Bamkikiri
- Ban Lori
- Ban Luekon
- Ban Ogol
- Ban Ogoyi
- Bane
- Bankkiri
- Baptist
- Bar Akani Sogho
- Barabarobara
- Barako
- Barako Kor
- Baranyonwa Dere
- Barayira
- Barma
- Bayakogoro Beeri
- Beghepaka
- Bekenikiri
- Bekinkiri
- Bela
- Belem
- Berepelekiri
- Beri
- Betaland
- Bianu
- Biara
- Bibifiey
- Biemekiri
- Bikkiri
- Bille
- Bionu
- Birakiri
- Birianga
- Bishop Johnson
- Bitekiri
- Bodo
- Bogor
- Boibokokiri
- Bokobokiri
- Bolo
- Boloba
- Bomadi
- Bomu
- Bonny
- Bonny-Owuwukiri
- Bori
- Borokiri
- Boropakomo
- Botem
- Brali
- Buan
- Budokubokiri
- Buguma
- Bukolum
- Bukuma
- Bum
- Bunu Bangha
- Bunu Barana
- Buoybokukiri
- Cemetery
- Chachakiri
- Chara
- Choba
- Chokoche
- Chokocho
- Cornelius-ama
- Dabibikiri
- Dariama
- Degema
- Degema Hulk
- Dekama
- Dekamaboko
- Deken
- Dema
- Dere
- Deyor
- Deyor Chara
- Diepreye
- Digriga
- Dikiborotori-Sinka
- Diminabokiri
- Diobu
- Dobu
- Dokubokiri
- Ebemaboko
- Ebentubu
- Eberi
- Ebinikiri
- Ebiriba
- Ebocha
- Ebogoro
- Ebongon
- Ebraso
- Ebu
- Ebubu
- Ebuguma
- Ebukama
- Ebuyenokubokiri
- Eddykiri
- Ede
- Edegbere
- Edeoha
- Edi Kalama
- Efebiri
- Eferebokiri
- Eferekiri
- Eferewarie
- Egamini
- Egbada
- Egbama
- Egbamo
- Egbeboko
- Egbeda
- Egbekiri
- Egbelu
- Egbema
- Egbolom
- Egbomu
- Egburu
- Egele
- Egelebie-Jumbo
- Egenden
- Egenegenekiri
- Eghonokom
- Egita
- Egorbiri
- Egunughan
- Egwe-Ikai
- Egwede
- Egwi
- Ejaka
- Ejekiri
- Ekata
- Ekede
- Ekelemo
- Ekem
- Ekenekiri
- Ekereborikiri
- Ekpeaga
- Ekpeazizi
- Ekpemgbede
- Ekpena
- Ekulama
- Ekunchara-Egamini
- Ekunchoro
- Ekunuga
- Ekutche
- Ekweme-Kalama
- Ekwilema
- Ekwoke
- Ele
- Elechi
- Elehia
- Elekahia
- Elekohahia Diobu
- Elele
- Elele Alimini
- Elelele
- Elelenwa
- Elelenwo
- Elem Abalamo
- Elem Abissa
- Elem Bekinkiri
- Elem Benkinkiri
- Elem Ifoko
- Elem Kalabari
- Elem-Agbalama
- Elem-Ifoko
- Elem-Krakrama
- Elem-Oproama
- Elem-Tombia
- Eli Ehia
- Elieke
- Elieta
- Elimgbu
- Eliowhani
- Eliozu
- Eliparonwo
- Elizakiri
- Elizokiri
- Elogh
- Eluku
- Emago
- Emam
- Emebu
- Emelego
- Emelesu
- Emesu
- Emezi I
- Emezi II
- Eminigboko
- Emoh
- Emohua
- Emon
- Emu
- Emuema
- Emuoha
- Eneka
- Engenni
- Engenri
- Enochkiri
- Enugu
- Epaghia
- Epelematubo
- Epellema
- Erebia
- Erebio
- Erebomakiri
- Erema
- Eremo Ogbagoro
- Eremo Ogbogoro
- Eremogbogoro
- Erisekiri
- Esala

…and 784 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright).

## Landscape and landmarks of Rivers State

Named natural and historic features inside Rivers State, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

61 rivers and streams.

- Abaji Creek
- Abissa Creek
- Abissa Flats
- Adiigbe Creek
- Akani Creek
- Apiboko Creek
- Asuk-Oyet Creek
- Atabalamasiri Creek
- Barapakama Creek
- Buoyboko Creek
- Egelebie Creek
- Egoribiri Creek
- Egorobiri Creek
- Ejesiri Creek
- Ekwe Creek
- Ekweboko Creek
- Elechi Creek
- Elegba Creek
- Elem Benkirikiri Creek
- Elem Tobia Creek
- Fari Creek
- Igweali Creek
- Imo River
- Kalakuro Creek

…and 37 more.

### Coast and islands

30 headlands; 8 islands.

- Allan Point
- Bakana Point
- Belli Point
- Black Point
- Child Point
- Dawes Island
- Deadman Island
- Eaglesome Point
- East Point
- Egwanga Point
- Fairweath Island
- Foggitt Corner
- Ford Point
- Fouche Island
- Ivy Island
- Ivy Point
- Juju Point
- Kalio Island
- Kennelly Point
- Lily Point
- North Point
- Nosworthy Point
- Percival Point
- Peter Fortis Point

…and 14 more.

### Forests and nature

1 forest reserve.

- Sambreiro

### Estates

2 estates.

- Ogbogolo Plantation
- Opu Benibo Estate

### Getting around

2 airports; 2 airfields; 1 port.

- Bonny
- Bonny Island
- Finima Bonny
- Port Harcourt City Airport
- Port Harcourt International Airport

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Rivers State and the best time to visit

In Rivers State, the warmest month is Mar (average 27 °C) and the coolest is Aug (25 °C). About 2,320 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (397 mm) and the driest Jan (26 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to March**.

- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec

Month Average °C Rain mm 

Jan 25 26 

Feb 27 50 

Mar 27 103 

Apr 27 154 

May 26 208 

Jun 26 315 

Jul 25 324 

Aug 25 334 

Sep 25 397 

Oct 26 249 

Nov 26 130 

Dec 26 29 

Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/).

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Rivers State

Places mapped inside Rivers State in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations.

- Hospitals95
- Banks55
- Petrol pumps87
- Hotels221
- Shopping malls10
- Schools133
- Colleges and universities67
- Cinemas3
- Pharmacies22
- Restaurants122
- Police stations10
- Dental clinics14

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- Where is Rivers State?In Nigeria
- What is the population of Rivers State?7,476,805 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Rivers State?About 23 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Rivers State?About 734 people per km²
- What borders Rivers State?Abia State, Akwa Ibom State, Anambra State, Bayelsa State, Delta State and Imo State
- What is there to see in Rivers State?Bonny Commonwealth Cemetery, FINIMA NATURE PARK, Hallex Lodge, Karis Event place
- What time zone is Rivers State in?UTC+1
- What currency is used in Rivers State?Naira (NGN)
- What language is spoken in Rivers State?English, Hausa, Yoruba (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Rivers State?1,184 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Rivers State?Settlements lie between -15 m and 448 m
- What is the best time to visit Rivers State?December to March
- How many hospitals are in Rivers State?95 mapped
- How many banks are in Rivers State?55 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Rivers State?87 mapped
- What is the P-code of Rivers State?NG033 (OCHA common operational dataset)