Categories in Uyo
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Uyo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping other | 836 | — |
| Churches | 812 | — |
| Clothing stores | 796 | — |
| Corporate management | 631 | 13 years |
| Shopping | 591 | — |
| Electronics stores | 451 | — |
| Education | 436 | — |
| Beauty salons | 371 | — |
| Specialized design | 365 | — |
| Religion | 362 | 22 years |
| Restaurants | 360 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 350 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 340 | — |
| Parking lots and garages | 249 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 246 | — |
Uyo Facts
| Area | 19.9 km² |
| Population | 282,739 |
| Male Population | 143,882 (50.9%) |
| Female Population | 138,857 (49.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +267.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +45.3% |
| Median Age | 21.6 years (Male: 22, Female: 21.3) |
| Area Codes | 85 |
| Neighborhoods | Ewet Housing Estate, Aja, Uyo, Eti-Osa, AKA ROAD |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.05127, 7.93350 |
| Postal Codes | 520101, 520102, 520103, 520104, 520211, More |
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Uyo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,858 | 159,249 | 194,534 | 255,800 | 282,739 |
| Population Density | 3,867.1 / km² | 8,012.5 / km² | 9,787.9 / km² | 12,870.4 / km² | 14,225.9 / km² |
Uyo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 31.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uyo | +232.8% | +60.6% | +31.5% |
| Akwa Ibom | +192.7% | +89.2% | +45.8% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Uyo Median Age
Median Age: 21.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uyo | 21.6 yrs | 21.3 yrs | 22 yrs |
| Akwa Ibom | 20.5 yrs | 21 yrs | 20 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Uyo Population Density
Population Density: 14,226 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uyo | 282,739 | 19.9 km² | 14,226 / km² |
| Akwa Ibom | 5 million | 6,743.2 km² | 743 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Uyo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Uyo
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Uyo
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Uyo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uyo | 184,612 tn | 0.65 tn | 9,288.7 tons/km² |
| Akwa Ibom | 3,066,731 tn | 0.61 tn | 454.8 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 184,612 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.65 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9,288.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* 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.
Uyo
Uyo is a city and local government area in south-south Nigeria and is the capital of Akwa Ibom State, a major oil producing state . The town became the capital of Akwa Ibom State on September 23, 1987 following the creation of Akwa Ibom State from er..
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