Yobe State facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Yobe
State
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Nickname(s):  Pride of the Sahel
Location of Yobe State in Nigeria
Country	Nigeria
Date created	27 August 1991
Capital	Damaturu
Area
• Total	45,502 km2 (17,568 sq mi)
Area rank	6th of 36
Population  (2006 census)
• Total	2,321,339
• Estimate  (2011)	2,757,000
• Rank	32nd of 36
• Density	51.0162/km2 (132.1313/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)
• Year	2007
• Total	$2.01 billion
• Per capita	$843
Time zone	UTC+01 (WAT)
postal code	320001
ISO 3166 code	NG-YO
HDI (2018)	0.365 low · 35th of 37

Yobe is a state located in the northeastern part of Nigeria. It was created on August 27, 1991, and its capital city is Damaturu. Yobe is sometimes called the "Pride of the Sahel" because it is found in the Sahel region. The Sahel is a dry area just south of the Sahara Desert.

Where is Yobe State?

Yobe State is in the northern part of Nigeria. It shares borders with other Nigerian states and also with the country of Niger to the north. The state covers a large area of about 45,502 square kilometers. This makes it the 6th largest state in Nigeria by land size.

The Sahel Region

The Sahel is a special area between the desert and greener lands. It has a hot and dry climate for most of the year. This climate affects the types of plants and animals that can live there. People in Yobe have adapted to these conditions over many years.

People and Population

In 2006, about 2.3 million people lived in Yobe State. By 2011, this number grew to around 2.7 million. This makes Yobe one of the less populated states in Nigeria. The people of Yobe are known for their strong cultural traditions.

How Yobe State is Governed

Like other states in Nigeria, Yobe has its own government. The state is led by a Governor. The current Governor is Mai Mala Buni. The state government works to provide services for its people. These services include education, healthcare, and roads.

Local Government Areas

For easier management, Yobe State is divided into 17 smaller areas. These are called Local Government Areas (LGAs). Each LGA has its own local council that helps run things. They manage local services and projects for the people living there.

Here are the 17 Local Government Areas in Yobe State:

Economy of Yobe

The economy of Yobe State is mainly based on farming and trading. Many people grow crops and raise animals. In 2007, the total economic output of Yobe was about $2.01 billion. This means that on average, each person's share of the economy was about $843. This number helps us understand the wealth of the state.

Images for kids

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  Tulutulu in Yobe State, Nigeria

See also

In Spanish: Estado de Yobe para niños