Naforija Facts
| Area | 0.1 km² |
| Population | 851 |
| Male Population | 430 (50.6%) |
| Female Population | 421 (49.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +222.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +31.1% |
| Median Age | 20.9 years (Male: 20.5, Female: 21.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.63007, 3.98556 |
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Naforija Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 264 | 558 | 649 | 765 | 851 |
| Population Density | 4,224 / km² | 8,928 / km² | 10,384 / km² | 12,240 / km² | 13,616 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Naforija Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naforija | +189.8% | +37.1% | +17.9% |
| Lagos State | +189.3% | +90.3% | +48.6% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Naforija Median Age
Median Age: 20.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naforija | 20.9 yrs | 21.3 yrs | 20.5 yrs |
| Lagos State | 23.5 yrs | 22.6 yrs | 24.3 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Naforija Population Density
Population Density: 13,616 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naforija | 851 | 62,500 m² | 13,616 / km² |
| Lagos State | 11.1 million | 3,689.2 km² | 3,020 / 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
Naforija Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 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.
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
Naforija CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naforija | 585 tn | 0.69 tn | 9,354.6 tons/km² |
| Lagos State | 6,526,223 tn | 0.59 tn | 1,769 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
Naforija CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 585 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.69 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,354.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Naforija
Naforija is a small community in the Epe local government area of Lagos State, Nigeria. Just as in Epe local government, the main source of livelihood here is fishing. Men and women alike go fishing and trade their spoils. People travelled from the m..
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