Rivers State, Rivers
Rivers State: State in Nigeria
About
Quick Facts about Rivers State
| Country : | Nigeria |
| State : | Rivers (Nigeria) |
| Head of government : | Governor of Rivers State |
| Area : | 11077 km2 |
| Legislative body : | Rivers State House of Assembly |
| Capital : | Port Harcourt |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1967 (58 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time : | 06:51:12 (15th December 2025) |
Geography
Rivers State is located at 4°44'59"N 6°49'40"E (4.7497400, 6.8276600). It has 6 neighbors: Imo State, Anambra State, Akwa Ibom State, Abia State, Delta State and Bayelsa State.
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The largest city of Rivers State is Buguma with a population of 135,404. . See all Rivers State cities & populated places.
- Official Website
Official website of Rivers State
Rivers State has 6 neighbours.
- Imo State state in Nigeria
- Anambra State state in Nigeria
- Akwa Ibom State state in Nigeria
- Abia State state in Nigeria
- Delta State state in Nigeria
- Bayelsa State state in Nigeria
Rivers, Rivers State
