Categories in Wukari
Gas StationAgricultural CooperativeFarmingPoultry FarmRice WholesalerClothing storesCatholic ChurchChurchesMosquesPentecostal ChurchComputer ServiceEducationEducational InstitutionHigh SchoolPrimary SchoolUniversityFashion DesignerBars, pubs and tavernsHerbal Medicine StoreInternet cafesRestaurantsBanksHospitalsMedical CenterBarbersBusiness CenterComputer storesGeneral StoreShoppingShopping MallPlaygroundHostelsHotels and motels
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Wukari
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 40 |
| Hotels and motels | 24 |
| Shopping other | 22 |
| Churches | 21 |
| Gas station | 18 |
| Shopping | 16 |
| Hostels | 13 |
| Hospitals | 13 |
| Clothing stores | 11 |
| Business services | 11 |
| Religion | 11 |
| Electronics stores | 11 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 9 |
| Secondary education | 8 |
| Other accommodation | 8 |
Wukari Facts
| Area | 8.9 km² |
| Population | 229,661 |
| Male Population | 119,779 (52.2%) |
| Female Population | 109,882 (47.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +128.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +47.1% |
| Median Age | 17.6 years (Male: 17.1, Female: 18.1) |
| Area Codes | 41 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.87139, 9.77786 |
| Postal Codes | 670101 |
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Wukari Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,347 | 131,256 | 156,128 | 204,388 | 229,661 |
| Population Density | 11,306.7 / km² | 14,789.4 / km² | 17,591.9 / km² | 23,029.6 / km² | 25,877.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wukari Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 30.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wukari | +103.7% | +55.7% | +30.9% |
| Taraba (state) | +161.5% | +79.1% | +42.3% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wukari Median Age
Median Age: 17.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wukari | 17.6 yrs | 18.1 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Taraba (state) | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.7 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wukari Population Density
Population Density: 25,877 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wukari | 229,661 | 8.9 km² | 25,877 / km² |
| Taraba (state) | 2.9 million | 59,097.2 km² | 49.2 / 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
Wukari Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 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 Wukari
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
Wukari CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wukari | 105,124 tn | 0.46 tn | 11,844.9 tons/km² |
| Taraba (state) | 1,253,489 tn | 0.43 tn | 21.2 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
Wukari CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 105,124 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 11,844.9 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.
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.
Wukari
Wukari is a Local Government Area in Taraba State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Wukari on the A4 highway. The Donga River flows through the area and the Benue River forms a boundary with Nasarawa State to the northwest. The town is th..
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