Categories in Calabar
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Calabar
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping other | 947 | — |
| Clothing stores | 763 | — |
| Beauty salons | 607 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 515 | — |
| Corporate management | 450 | 14 years |
| Churches | 446 | — |
| Shopping | 431 | — |
| Specialized design | 421 | — |
| Education | 379 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 321 | — |
| Restaurants | 276 | — |
| Electronics stores | 255 | — |
| Religion | 230 | 33 years |
| Parking lots and garages | 206 | — |
Calabar Facts
| Area | 22.5 km² |
| Population | 249,886 |
| Male Population | 126,799 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 123,087 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +113.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +44.5% |
| Median Age | 21.6 years (Male: 22.6, Female: 20.7) |
| Area Codes | 87 |
| Neighborhoods | University of Calaba, Big Qua Town, Akim Qua Town, Atekong, Leopad Town |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.95893, 8.32695 |
| Postal Codes | 540211, 540213, 540221, 540222, 540241, More |
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Calabar Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 116,956 | 153,458 | 172,902 | 228,407 | 249,886 |
| Population Density | 5,198 / km² | 6,820.4 / km² | 7,684.5 / km² | 10,151.4 / km² | 11,106 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Calabar Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 32.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabar | +95.3% | +48.8% | +32.1% |
| Cross River (state) | +163.8% | +83.5% | +44.7% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Calabar Median Age
Median Age: 21.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabar | 21.6 yrs | 20.7 yrs | 22.6 yrs |
| Cross River (state) | 20.1 yrs | 20.5 yrs | 19.8 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Calabar Population Density
Population Density: 11,106 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabar | 249,886 | 22.5 km² | 11,106 / km² |
| Cross River (state) | 3.4 million | 21,444.8 km² | 159 / 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
Calabar Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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.
Neighborhoods in Calabar
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Calabar
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Calabar
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Calabar
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
Calabar CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calabar | 140,250 tn | 0.56 tn | 6,233.3 tons/km² |
| Cross River (state) | 1,750,157 tn | 0.51 tn | 81.6 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
Calabar CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 140,250 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.56 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,233.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | 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, 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.
Calabar
(also referred to as "Canaan City") is a city in Cross River State, south southern Nigeria. The original name for Calabar was Akwa Akpa, from the Efik language. The city is adjacent to the Calabar and Great Kwa Rivers and creeks of the Cross River ..
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