Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Argungu
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 53 |
| Education | 17 |
| Shopping | 7 |
| Hospitals | 6 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6 |
| Gas station | 5 |
| Mosques | 5 |
| Clothing stores | 5 |
| Specialized design | 5 |
Argungu Facts
| Area | 4.8 km² |
| Population | 90,666 |
| Male Population | 45,147 (49.8%) |
| Female Population | 45,519 (50.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +101.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +38.0% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15, Female: 16.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.74482, 4.52514 |
| Postal Codes | 861101, 861102, 861103, 861214, 861231, More |
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Argungu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45,049 | 61,779 | 65,695 | 80,465 | 90,666 |
| Population Density | 9,484 / km² | 13,006.1 / km² | 13,830.5 / km² | 16,940 / km² | 19,087.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Argungu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 22.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argungu | +78.6% | +30.2% | +22.5% |
| Kebbi | +190.7% | +89% | +47.5% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Argungu Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argungu | 15.9 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15 yrs |
| Kebbi | 15.8 yrs | 16.6 yrs | 15.1 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Argungu Population Density
Population Density: 19,088 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argungu | 90,666 | 4.75 km² | 19,088 / km² |
| Kebbi | 4.1 million | 36,116.7 km² | 114 / 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
Argungu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1000 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 Argungu
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
Argungu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argungu | 41,940 tn | 0.46 tn | 8,829.5 tons/km² |
| Kebbi | 1,755,022 tn | 0.43 tn | 48.6 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
Argungu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 41,940 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,829.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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.
- 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.
Argungu
Argungu is a city in Nigeria's Kebbi State, situated on the Sokoto River. As of 2007 Argungu had an estimated population of 47,064. The city is the seat of the Argungu Emirate, a traditional state. The city is a major agricultural center for the area..
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