Categories in Onitsha
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Onitsha
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 1,031 |
| Clothing stores | 410 |
| Electronics stores | 251 |
| Shopping | 148 |
| Corporate management | 139 |
| Churches | 138 |
| Car parts | 115 |
| Specialized design | 103 |
| Banks | 93 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 85 |
| Education | 83 |
| Clothing accessories | 79 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 78 |
Onitsha Facts
| Area | 13.9 km² |
| Population | 127,398 |
| Male Population | 63,284 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 64,114 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +88.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +50.5% |
| Median Age | 21.5 years (Male: 21.6, Female: 21.3) |
| Area Codes | 46 |
| Neighborhoods | GRA, City Centre, Fegge, Niger Bridge Layout, Awada Layout |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.14978, 6.78569 |
| Postal Codes | 430213, 430231, 430232, 430233, 430234, More |
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Onitsha Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,690 | 80,788 | 84,624 | 116,672 | 127,398 |
| Population Density | 4,878.6 / km² | 5,822.6 / km² | 6,099 / km² | 8,408.8 / km² | 9,181.8 / km² |
Onitsha Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 37.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onitsha | +72.4% | +44.4% | +37.9% |
| Anambra | +150.7% | +73.5% | +39.7% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Onitsha Median Age
Median Age: 21.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onitsha | 21.5 yrs | 21.3 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Anambra | 21.2 yrs | 21.5 yrs | 20.9 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Onitsha Population Density
Population Density: 9,182 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onitsha | 127,398 | 13.9 km² | 9,182 / km² |
| Anambra | 5.3 million | 4,759.6 km² | 1,112 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Onitsha Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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 Onitsha
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Onitsha
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Onitsha
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Onitsha
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Onitsha
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Onitsha CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onitsha | 74,244 tn | 0.58 tn | 5,350.9 tons/km² |
| Anambra | 2,905,434 tn | 0.55 tn | 610.4 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 74,244 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,350.9 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.
Onitsha
Onitsha (Igbo: Ọ̀nị̀chà Mmílí or just Ọ̀nị̀chà) is a city, a commercial, educational, and religious centre and river port on the eastern bank of the Niger river in Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria. by 2001 had an estimated population of 511,000 w..
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