Delta
The Big Heart
QUICK FACTS
*Population: 4,112,445 (2006 census) 5,663, 362 (2016 forecast) - 12th of 37
*Percentage of Nigeria’s total population: 3%
*Population density: 232
*Landmass: 17,697.3 sq km (6,833 sq mile) – 22nd of 37
*Internally Generated Revenue: N59, 732,882,662.97 (2020)
**State capital: Asaba
**Local Government Areas: 25
**Current Governor: Ifeanyi Okowa (People’s Democratic Party)
*National Bureau of Statistics
**Delta State Government

INTRODUCTION

Delta State is one of the six states that make up the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It is bounded to the North by Edo State, to the East by Anambra State, and to the Southeast by Bayelsa State. Extending along approximately 160 kilometres of its coastline is the Bight of Benin. The state capital is Asaba.

 

LANDMASS, LOCATION, AND POPULATION

Delta State covers an area of 17,697.3 square kilometres. It lies at latitude 5°30' North and longitude 6°00' East. It has a population of 4,112,445 (2006 census) 5,663, 362 (2016 forecast) and a population density of  232. Delta accounts for 3% of Nigeria's total population.

 

HISTORY AND PEOPLE