Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Awaka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 15 |
| Shopping other | 14 |
Awaka Facts
| Area | 0.1 km² |
| Population | 1,093 |
| Male Population | 540 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 553 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +228.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +65.4% |
| Median Age | 22.2 years (Male: 22, Female: 22.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.47091, 7.08293 |
| Postal Codes | 460109 |
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Awaka Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 333 | 549 | 661 | 977 | 1,093 |
| Population Density | 2,664 / km² | 4,392 / km² | 5,288 / km² | 7,816 / km² | 8,744 / km² |
Awaka Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 47.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awaka | +193.4% | +78% | +47.8% |
| Imo (state) | +188.2% | +89.9% | +47.5% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Awaka Median Age
Median Age: 22.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awaka | 22.2 yrs | 22.4 yrs | 22 yrs |
| Imo (state) | 21 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Awaka Population Density
Population Density: 8,744 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awaka | 1,093 | 0.125 km² | 8,744 / km² |
| Imo (state) | 5 million | 5,133.3 km² | 982 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Awaka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 700 to 2100
- 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Awaka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awaka | 587 tn | 0.54 tn | 4,695.6 tons/km² |
| Imo (state) | 2,801,757 tn | 0.56 tn | 545.8 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 587 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,695.6 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.
- 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.
Awaka
Awaka is a village in northern Owerri, Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. Also, it is a town well known as an ancient town. Awaka is well known for their abundant production of corn. History has it that in the whole of owerri, corns harvested from Awak..
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