Categories in Bohicon
Gas StationAgricultural ProductionDressmakerFarmingFood ManufacturerImport Export CompanyPoultry FarmClothing storesCatholic ChurchChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionReligious DestinationReligious OrganizationSpiritist CenterComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeEducationEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolTraining CentreGraphic DesignerAll food and beverageBars, pubs and tavernsFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsInternet cafesRestaurantsBanksFinancial InstitutionInsurance AgencyMoney Transfer ServiceHospitalsMedical clinicBusiness to Business ServiceInternational Trade ConsultantApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCommercial AgentReal Estate AgencyDepartment stores
Showing 1-50 of 62
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Bohicon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 53 |
| Hotels and motels | 48 |
| Apartments | 33 |
| Education | 33 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 31 |
| Shopping | 25 |
| Churches | 22 |
| Religion | 18 |
| Shopping other | 17 |
| Corporate management | 17 |
| Public administration | 16 |
Bohicon Facts
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population | 14,340 |
| Male Population | 6,793 (47.4%) |
| Female Population | 7,547 (52.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +303.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +91.6% |
| Median Age | 17.7 years (Male: 16.4, Female: 19.1) |
| Area Codes | 22 51 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.17826, 2.06670 |
Map of Bohicon
Interactive Map
Bohicon Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,558 | 6,187 | 7,483 | 12,745 | 14,340 |
| Population Density | 2,277.1 / km² | 3,959.7 / km² | 4,789.1 / km² | 8,156.8 / km² | 9,177.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bohicon Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 70.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohicon | +258.2% | +106% | +70.3% |
| Zou Department | +208.9% | +100.2% | +47.2% |
| Benin | +233.9% | +118% | +56.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bohicon Median Age
Median Age: 17.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohicon | 17.7 yrs | 19.1 yrs | 16.4 yrs |
| Zou Department | 16.8 yrs | 18.1 yrs | 15.4 yrs |
| Benin | 16.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs | 15.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bohicon Population Density
Population Density: 9,178 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohicon | 14,340 | 1.563 km² | 9,178 / km² |
| Zou Department | 923,108 | 5,087.3 km² | 182 / km² |
| Benin | 10.8 million | 115,295.3 km² | 93.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bohicon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Bohicon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Bohicon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohicon | 9,092 tn | 0.63 tn | 5,819.1 tons/km² |
| Zou Department | 516,594 tn | 0.56 tn | 101.5 tons/km² |
| Benin | 5,965,282 tn | 0.55 tn | 51.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Bohicon CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,092 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.63 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,819.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11/09 | 3:10 AM | 4.4 | 78.9 km | 10,000 m | Benin - Togo region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bohicon
Bohicon is a city in Benin, and a conurbation of Abomey lying 9 kilometres east of the city on the railway line from Cotonou to Parakou and on Benin's main highway RNIE 2 which joins the RNIE 4. The commune covers an area of 139 square kilometres and..
Bohicon Wikipedia Page
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.