Categories in Akure
Auto MarketAuto Parts StoreCar & Light Vehicle DealershipsCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas stationGas StationMechanicNew car dealersAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleAluminium Products ManufacturerAluminum SupplierBeauty Product SupplierBottled Water SupplierBuilding Materials ManufacturerBuilding Materials SupplierCement SupplierCleaning Products SupplierClothing SupplierCommercial PrinterComputer WholesalerDigital Printing ServiceElectronic Parts SupplierElectronics WholesalerFabric WholesalerFarmingFish FarmFish ProcessingFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFurniture MakerFurniture ManufacturerHair Extensions SupplierHaute Couture Fashion HouseHousehold Goods WholesalerImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingLubricantManufacture of food, beverage and tobaccoMedical Equipment SupplierOil and gas exploration servicePharmaceutical CompanyPoultry FarmSaw MillShoe FactoryWholesalersBaby Clothing StoreBag Shop
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Akure
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 647 |
| Churches | 235 |
| Education | 204 |
| Corporate management | 194 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 174 |
| Specialized design | 169 |
| Shopping | 161 |
| Clothing stores | 159 |
| Beauty salons | 123 |
| Hospitals | 103 |
| Electronics stores | 100 |
| Religion | 92 |
| Hotels and motels | 85 |
| Business services | 83 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Other accommodation | 70 |
Akure Facts
| Area | 61.6 km² |
| Population | 460,682 |
| Male Population | 228,636 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 232,046 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +144.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +42.4% |
| Median Age | 21.7 years (Male: 21.2, Female: 22.1) |
| Area Codes | 34 |
| Neighborhoods | Alagbaka, Okuta Elerinla Estate G.R.A, Ijapo Estate, South, Isikan |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.25256, 5.19312 |
| Postal Codes | 340211, 340212, 340213, 340214, 340221, More |
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Akure Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 188,808 | 269,559 | 323,490 | 413,667 | 460,682 |
| Population Density | 3,066.9 / km² | 4,378.6 / km² | 5,254.7 / km² | 6,719.5 / km² | 7,483.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akure Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 27.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akure | +119.1% | +53.5% | +27.9% |
| Ondo State | +174.1% | +83.6% | +44.5% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akure Median Age
Median Age: 21.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akure | 21.7 yrs | 22.1 yrs | 21.2 yrs |
| Ondo State | 20.3 yrs | 21 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Akure Population Density
Population Density: 7,483 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akure | 460,682 | 61.6 km² | 7,483 / km² |
| Ondo State | 4.5 million | 14,997.7 km² | 300 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akure Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 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 Akure
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Akure
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
Akure CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akure | 285,763 tn | 0.62 tn | 4,641.8 tons/km² |
| Ondo State | 2,563,415 tn | 0.57 tn | 170.9 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 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
Akure CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 285,763 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,641.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* 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, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Akure
Akure is a city in south-western Nigeria, and is the largest city and capital of Ondo State. The city has a population of 588,000 based on 2006 population census. The people are of the Yoruba ethnic group.
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