Categories in Okigwe
Car repairGas StationBoutiqueClothing storesLaundry ServiceMobile phone storesAnglican ChurchCatholic ChurchChurchesMethodist ChurchReligionReligious InstitutionElectronics StoreBuilding Materials StoreEducationEducation CenterPrimary SchoolEntertainment agenciesGraphic DesignerPhotography ServiceBars, pubs and tavernsRestaurantsBanksHospitalsMedical CenterMedical clinicBarbersBeauty salonsBusiness CenterBusiness Management ConsultantGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyHostelsHotels and motelsLodge
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Okigwe
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 57 |
| Education | 35 |
| Gas station | 33 |
| Churches | 32 |
| Religion | 24 |
| Hotels and motels | 24 |
| Shopping | 17 |
| Hospitals | 16 |
| Other accommodation | 15 |
| Clothing stores | 13 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Electronics stores | 11 |
| Beauty salons | 9 |
| Banks | 8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 8 |
Okigwe Facts
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population | 55,076 |
| Male Population | 28,081 (51.0%) |
| Female Population | 26,995 (49.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +147.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +40.0% |
| Median Age | 21 years (Male: 20.6, Female: 21.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.82917, 7.35056 |
| Postal Codes | 470101, 470102, 470103, 470104, 470105, More |
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Okigwe Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,290 | 30,970 | 39,329 | 49,158 | 55,076 |
| Population Density | 11,888 / km² | 16,517.3 / km² | 20,975.5 / km² | 26,217.6 / km² | 29,373.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Okigwe Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 25% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okigwe | +120.5% | +58.7% | +25% |
| 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
Okigwe Median Age
Median Age: 21 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okigwe | 21 yrs | 21.4 yrs | 20.6 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)
Okigwe Population Density
Population Density: 29,374 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okigwe | 55,076 | 1.875 km² | 29,374 / 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
Okigwe Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 500 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Okigwe
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Okigwe
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
Okigwe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okigwe | 30,520 tn | 0.55 tn | 16,277.4 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
Okigwe CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,520 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,277.4 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.
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.
Okigwe
Okigwe is the second largest city in Imo state of Nigeria. The city lies between the Port Harcourt-Enugu-Maiduguri rail line.Thus has grown into a major cattle transit town for the southeast and south subregions. Okigwe has a population of 535,765 (2..
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