Gongola State
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Location map of the Gongola State.
Gongola State is a former administrative division of Nigeria. It was created on 3 February 1976 from Adamawa and Sardauna Provinces of North-Eastern State, together with the Wukari Division of the then Benue-Plateau State; it existed until 27 August 1991, when it was divided into two states - Adamawa and Taraba. The city of Yola was the capital of Gongola State.
Coordinates: 8°30′N 11°45′E / 8.5°N 11.75°E / 8.5; 11.75
