Categories in Awka
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Awka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 510 |
| Clothing stores | 110 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 97 |
| Specialized design | 95 |
| Electronics stores | 91 |
| Hotels and motels | 91 |
| Corporate management | 86 |
| Beauty salons | 71 |
| Churches | 66 |
| Bakeries | 55 |
| Education | 55 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Real estate | 49 |
| Shopping | 43 |
Awka Facts
| Area | 10.3 km² |
| Population | 65,502 |
| Male Population | 33,463 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 32,039 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +331.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +50.6% |
| Median Age | 21.8 years (Male: 21.6, Female: 21.9) |
| Area Codes | 48 |
| Neighborhoods | Araba Umuzocha, South, amikwo, Awka, Isuaniocha |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.21269, 7.07199 |
| Postal Codes | 420102, 420211, 420212, 420241, 420251, More |
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Awka Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,173 | 38,285 | 43,504 | 59,142 | 65,502 |
| Population Density | 1,480.3 / km² | 3,735.1 / km² | 4,244.3 / km² | 5,770 / km² | 6,390.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Awka Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 35.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awka | +289.8% | +54.5% | +35.9% |
| Anambra | +150.7% | +73.5% | +39.7% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Awka Median Age
Median Age: 21.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awka | 21.8 yrs | 21.9 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Anambra | 21.2 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 20.9 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Awka Population Density
Population Density: 6,390 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awka | 65,502 | 10.3 km² | 6,390 / km² |
| Anambra | 5.3 million | 4,759.6 km² | 1,112 / 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
Awka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 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 Awka
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Awka
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Awka
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
Awka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awka | 36,974 tn | 0.56 tn | 3,607.2 tons/km² |
| Anambra | 2,905,434 tn | 0.55 tn | 610.4 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
Awka CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 36,974 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.56 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,607.2 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.
Awka
Awka (Igbo: Ọka) is the capital of Anambra State, Nigeria with an estimated population of 301,657 As of 2006 Nigerian census. The city is located about 400 miles east of Lagos in the centre of the densely populated Igbo heartland in southeastern Nige..
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