Categories in Zaria
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zaria
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 425 |
| Shopping | 351 |
| Landscaping | 275 |
| Shopping other | 273 |
| Restaurants | 265 |
| Education other | 214 |
| Clothing stores | 130 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 125 |
| Mosques | 124 |
| Gas station | 95 |
| Business services | 93 |
| Hospitals | 88 |
| Specialized design | 81 |
| Health and medical | 77 |
| Electronics stores | 73 |
Zaria Facts
| Area | 20.6 km² |
| Population | 466,796 |
| Male Population | 241,305 (51.7%) |
| Female Population | 225,491 (48.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +144.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +43.7% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 17.2) |
| Area Codes | 69 |
| Neighborhoods | Tudan Wada, Wada, Sabon Gari, Kakuri, Ungwan Sunday |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.11128, 7.72270 |
| Postal Codes | 810211, 810212, 810221, 810222, 810223, More |
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Zaria Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 190,962 | 266,852 | 324,749 | 414,343 | 466,796 |
| Population Density | 9,286.9 / km² | 12,977.6 / km² | 15,793.3 / km² | 20,150.4 / km² | 22,701.3 / km² |
Zaria Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 27.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaria | +117% | +55.3% | +27.6% |
| Kaduna State | +178.8% | +85.7% | +45.2% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Zaria Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaria | 17 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
| Kaduna State | 16.8 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.5 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Zaria Population Density
Population Density: 22,701 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaria | 466,796 | 20.6 km² | 22,701 / km² |
| Kaduna State | 8 million | 44,229.8 km² | 180 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Zaria Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1770 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 Zaria
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Zaria
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Zaria
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Zaria
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Zaria CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaria | 255,879 tn | 0.55 tn | 12,444 tons/km² |
| Kaduna State | 4,007,583 tn | 0.5 tn | 90.6 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 255,879 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 12,444 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Zaria
Zaria is a major city in Kaduna State in Northern Nigeria, as well as being a Local Government Area. Formerly known as Zazzau, it was one of the original seven Hausa city-states. The 2006 Census population was estimated as 408,198. the town is home t..
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