Categories in Nsukka
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Nsukka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 90 |
| Education | 48 |
| Shopping | 35 |
| Clothing stores | 32 |
| Churches | 31 |
| Beauty salons | 30 |
| Hotels and motels | 30 |
| Computer programming, web design | 27 |
| Gas station | 24 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Electronics stores | 23 |
| Corporate management | 22 |
| Hospitals | 21 |
| Specialized design | 19 |
| Mobile phone stores | 16 |
| Other accommodation | 14 |
| Banks | 14 |
Nsukka Facts
| Area | 26.6 km² |
| Population | 291,580 |
| Male Population | 140,791 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 150,789 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +118.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +35.1% |
| Median Age | 20.8 years (Male: 20.3, Female: 21.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Ihe Nsukka, Government Station, Nsukka, University, Nkpunano Nsukka |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.85783, 7.39577 |
| Postal Codes | 410101, 410102, 410103, 410104, 410105, More |
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Nsukka Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 133,663 | 187,029 | 215,852 | 258,803 | 291,580 |
| Population Density | 5,032 / km² | 7,041.1 / km² | 8,126.2 / km² | 9,743.2 / km² | 10,977.1 / km² |
Nsukka Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 19.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nsukka | +93.6% | +38.4% | +19.9% |
| Enugu State | +153.1% | +77% | +40.9% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Nsukka Median Age
Median Age: 20.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nsukka | 20.8 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 20.3 yrs |
| Enugu State | 21.2 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Nsukka Population Density
Population Density: 10,977 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nsukka | 291,580 | 26.6 km² | 10,977 / km² |
| Enugu State | 4 million | 7,561.7 km² | 531 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Nsukka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 900 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.
Neighborhoods in Nsukka
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Nsukka
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Nsukka
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Nsukka
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Nsukka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nsukka | 165,211 tn | 0.57 tn | 6,219.7 tons/km² |
| Enugu State | 2,127,743 tn | 0.53 tn | 281.4 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 165,211 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,219.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Nsukka
Nsukka is a town and Local Government Area in South-East Nigeria in Enugu State. Towns that share a common border with Nsukka, are Edem Ani, Alor-uno, Opi, Orba and Ede-Oballa, Obimo. Other nearby towns include Enugu Ezike, Obollo-Afor (formerly cent..
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