Categories in Makurdi
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Makurdi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 602 |
| Education | 361 |
| Shopping | 269 |
| Churches | 234 |
| Clothing stores | 220 |
| Electronics stores | 203 |
| Hotels and motels | 191 |
| Corporate management | 181 |
| Specialized design | 165 |
| Restaurants | 144 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 140 |
| Beauty salons | 128 |
| Religion | 126 |
Makurdi Facts
| Area | 22.4 km² |
| Population | 165,675 |
| Male Population | 85,016 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 80,659 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +113.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +38.6% |
| Median Age | 18.7 years (Male: 19.1, Female: 18.2) |
| Area Codes | 44 |
| Neighborhoods | Makurdi, Township, High Level, Walmayo, Wurukum |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.73375, 8.52139 |
| Postal Codes | 970101, 970211, 970212, 970213, 970221, More |
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Makurdi Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,719 | 111,344 | 119,494 | 148,849 | 165,675 |
| Population Density | 3,473.5 / km² | 4,976.3 / km² | 5,340.5 / km² | 6,652.5 / km² | 7,404.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Makurdi Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 24.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makurdi | +91.5% | +33.7% | +24.6% |
| Benué (state) | +169.1% | +82.3% | +43.9% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Makurdi Median Age
Median Age: 18.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makurdi | 18.7 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 19.1 yrs |
| Benué (state) | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.4 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Makurdi Population Density
Population Density: 7,405 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makurdi | 165,675 | 22.4 km² | 7,405 / km² |
| Benué (state) | 5.3 million | 30,768.4 km² | 172 / 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
Makurdi 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.
Neighborhoods in Makurdi
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Makurdi
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Makurdi
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Makurdi
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Makurdi
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
Makurdi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makurdi | 94,969 tn | 0.57 tn | 4,244.4 tons/km² |
| Benué (state) | 2,782,047 tn | 0.52 tn | 90.4 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
Makurdi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 94,969 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,244.4 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.
Makurdi
Makurdi is the capital of the Benue state of Nigeria. The city is located in central Nigeria along the Benue River and holds the base for the Nigerian Air Force's MiG 21 and SEPECAT Jaguar aircraft squadrons. As of 2007, Makurdi had an estimated popu..
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