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Yankwashi Facts
| Area | 0.4 km² |
| Population | 14,146 |
| Male Population | 7,109 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 7,037 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +95.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +64.4% |
| Median Age | 15.9 years (Male: 15.1, Female: 16.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.74429, 8.53952 |
| Postal Codes | 705102 |
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Yankwashi Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,240 | 7,665 | 8,607 | 12,555 | 14,146 |
| Population Density | 16,548.6 / km² | 17,520 / km² | 19,673.1 / km² | 28,697.1 / km² | 32,333.7 / km² |
Yankwashi Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 45.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankwashi | +73.4% | +63.8% | +45.9% |
| Jigawa | +158.5% | +78.9% | +42.3% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Yankwashi Median Age
Median Age: 15.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankwashi | 15.9 yrs | 16.7 yrs | 15.1 yrs |
| Jigawa | 16.4 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 15.5 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Yankwashi Population Density
Population Density: 32,334 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankwashi | 14,146 | 0.438 km² | 32,334 / km² |
| Jigawa | 5.4 million | 23,420.3 km² | 229 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Yankwashi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Yankwashi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yankwashi | 6,699 tn | 0.47 tn | 15,313.1 tons/km² |
| Jigawa | 2,293,446 tn | 0.43 tn | 97.9 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 6,699 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.47 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,313.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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.
- 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.
Yankwashi
Yankwashi is a Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Karkarna. has an area of 371 km2 (143 sq mi) and a population of 95,759 at the 2006 census. postal code of the area is 705.
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