Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Oguta
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 42 |
| Education | 28 |
| Churches | 22 |
| Other accommodation | 18 |
| Religion | 13 |
| Hospitals | 12 |
| Hotels and motels | 8 |
| Gas station | 7 |
| Restaurants | 7 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 6 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 6 |
| Public administration | 6 |
| Shopping | 5 |
Oguta Facts
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population | 17,618 |
| Male Population | 8,980 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 8,638 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +41.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +50.3% |
| Median Age | 21.1 years (Male: 20.5, Female: 21.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.71044, 6.80936 |
| Postal Codes | 464101, 464102, 464103, 464104, 464105, More |
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Oguta Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,493 | 10,173 | 11,718 | 15,652 | 17,618 |
| Population Density | 9,994.4 / km² | 8,138.4 / km² | 9,374.4 / km² | 12,521.6 / km² | 14,094.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Oguta Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 33.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oguta | +25.3% | +53.9% | +33.6% |
| Imo (state) | +188.2% | +89.9% | +47.5% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Oguta Median Age
Median Age: 21.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oguta | 21.1 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.5 yrs |
| Imo (state) | 21 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Oguta Population Density
Population Density: 14,094 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oguta | 17,618 | 1.25 km² | 14,094 / km² |
| Imo (state) | 5 million | 5,133.3 km² | 982 / 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
Oguta Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 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
Oguta CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oguta | 10,367 tn | 0.59 tn | 8,293.4 tons/km² |
| Imo (state) | 2,801,757 tn | 0.56 tn | 545.8 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
Oguta CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 10,367 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.59 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,293.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Oguta
Oguta is a town on the east bank of Oguta Lake in Imo State of southeastern Nigeria. It is the administrative seat for Oguta LGA. Oguta was one of the first territories used by the British to advance into the Igbo hinterland. As of 2012 Oguta's popul..
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