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Port Harcourt is a port city, capital and largest city of Rivers State in Nigeria. It is the fourth most populous city in Nigeria after Lagos, Kano and Ibadan.

Facts
Population
1,148,665 1
Infobox also gives a 2006 census metropolis figure of 1,005,904; the more recent 2019 estimate is used.
Area (sq km)
369 1
Infobox Metropolis area figure.
Founding Year
1912 1
Infobox also lists Incorporation in 1913; the founding year is used.
Population Estimate Year
2019 1
Latitude
4.82417 degrees north 1
Longitude
7.03361 degrees east 1
Cross-Tradition Connections

Associated With

Nigeria, Countries
Source Port Harcourt (Wikipedia)

Capital Of

Rivers State, States or Territories

Port Harcourt is the capital of Rivers State.

Source Port Harcourt (Wikipedia)

On Continent

Africa, Continents
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1. Port Harcourt (Wikipedia)
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is a port city, capital and largest city of Rivers State in Nigeria
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1. Port Harcourt (Wikipedia)
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1,148,665
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2019
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369
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4.82417N 7.03361E
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4.82417N 7.03361E
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Founded: 1912
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Port Harcourt is a port city, capital and largest city of Rivers State in Nigeria.
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