Categories in Gwoza
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gwoza
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Primary and elementary schools | 27 |
| Education | 26 |
Gwoza Facts
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Population | 195,210 |
| Male Population | 101,221 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 93,989 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +623.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +61.0% |
| Median Age | 16.7 years (Male: 16.1, Female: 17.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.08313, 13.69595 |
| Postal Codes | 610106 |
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Gwoza Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,999 | 92,904 | 121,231 | 174,169 | 195,210 |
| Population Density | 8,150.6 / km² | 28,046.5 / km² | 36,598 / km² | 52,579.3 / km² | 58,931.3 / km² |
Gwoza Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 43.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwoza | +545.1% | +87.5% | +43.7% |
| Borno State | +227% | +105.3% | +55% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Gwoza Median Age
Median Age: 16.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwoza | 16.7 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.1 yrs |
| Borno State | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.4 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Gwoza Population Density
Population Density: 58,931 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwoza | 195,210 | 3.313 km² | 58,931 / km² |
| Borno State | 5.5 million | 72,299.9 km² | 75.6 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Gwoza Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 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.
Gwoza CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwoza | 87,860 tn | 0.45 tn | 26,523.7 tons/km² |
| Borno State | 2,199,965 tn | 0.4 tn | 30.4 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 87,860 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.45 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 26,523.7 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.
- 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.
Gwoza
Gwoza is a Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Gwoza, a border town "about 135 kilometres South-East of Maiduguri." The postal code of the area is 610. terrain is rocky and hilly. Gwoza Hills, with he..
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