Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Kafanchan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Landscaping | 51 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Shopping other | 33 |
| Health and medical | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Specialized design | 5 |
Kafanchan Facts
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population | 105,459 |
| Male Population | 53,515 (50.7%) |
| Female Population | 51,944 (49.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +47.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.2% |
| Median Age | 16.5 years (Male: 15.9, Female: 17.2) |
| Area Codes | 61 |
| Neighborhoods | Sabon Gari |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.58126, 8.29260 |
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Kafanchan Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,589 | 90,379 | 91,508 | 94,801 | 105,459 |
| Population Density | 24,370.7 / km² | 30,767.3 / km² | 31,151.7 / km² | 32,272.7 / km² | 35,900.9 / km² |
Kafanchan Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 3.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kafanchan | +32.4% | +4.9% | +3.6% |
| Kaduna State | +178.8% | +85.7% | +45.2% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Kafanchan Median Age
Median Age: 16.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kafanchan | 16.5 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 15.9 yrs |
| Kaduna State | 16.8 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.5 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Kafanchan Population Density
Population Density: 35,901 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kafanchan | 105,459 | 2.938 km² | 35,901 / km² |
| Kaduna State | 8 million | 44,229.8 km² | 180 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Kafanchan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Kafanchan
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Kafanchan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kafanchan | 56,904 tn | 0.54 tn | 19,371.5 tons/km² |
| Kaduna State | 4,007,583 tn | 0.5 tn | 90.6 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 56,904 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 19,371.5 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.
Kafanchan
Kafanchan is a town in southern Kaduna State in north-central Nigeria. It is the location of a junction station of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, and it sits on the line connecting Port Harcourt, Enugu, Kafanchan, Kuru, Bauchi, and finally Maidugu..
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