Categories in Maroua
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Maroua
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 87 |
| Shopping | 66 |
| Restaurants | 52 |
| Mosques | 50 |
| Apartments | 46 |
| Public administration | 37 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 36 |
| Hotels and motels | 36 |
| Churches | 32 |
| Corporate management | 28 |
| Other accommodation | 27 |
| Other membership organizations | 26 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 21 |
| Hospitals | 21 |
| Religion | 20 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 20 |
Maroua Facts
| Area | 49.8 km² |
| Population | 460,719 |
| Male Population | 229,956 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 230,763 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +107.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.6% |
| Median Age | 16.2 years (Male: 15.8, Female: 16.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,683 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Domayo, Dougoy, Hardé, Founangue, Founangué |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.59095, 14.31593 |
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Maroua Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 221,795 | 333,813 | 448,843 | 625,120 | 460,719 | 482,745 | 520,104 |
| Population Density | 4,452.6 / km² | 6,701.4 / km² | 9,010.6 / km² | 12,549.5 / km² | 9,249.1 / km² | 9,691.2 / km² | 10,441.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMaroua Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maroua | +107.7% | +38% | +2.6% |
| Far North Region (Cameroon) | — | — | — |
| Cameroon | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maroua Median Age
Median Age: 16.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maroua | 16.2 yrs | 16.7 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Far North Region (Cameroon) | 14.7 yrs | 15.6 yrs | 14.1 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Maroua Population Density
Population Density: 9,249 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maroua | 460,719 | 49.8 km² | 9,249 / km² |
| Far North Region (Cameroon) | 4.1 million | 34,290.7 km² | 119 / km² |
| Cameroon | 23.2 million | 463,892.8 km² | 50 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Maroua Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1750 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.
Neighborhoods in Maroua
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Maroua
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Maroua
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
Maroua Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,913 | $2,388 | $2,401 | $2,666 | $2,470 | $2,590 | $2,671 | $2,683 |
| Total GDP | $249.1M | $236.7M | $269.4M | $333M | $338.5M | $384.9M | $420.1M | $431.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Maroua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maroua | 143,957 tn | 0.31 tn | 2,890 tons/km² |
| Far North Region (Cameroon) | 1,205,731 tn | 0.3 tn | 35.2 tons/km² |
| Cameroon | 6,943,081 tn | 0.3 tn | 15 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
Maroua CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 143,957 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,890 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.
Maroua
Maroua is the capital of the Far North Region of Cameroon, stretching along the banks of the Ferngo and Kaliao Rivers, "in the foothills of the Mandara Mountains." city had 201,371 inhabitants at the 2005 Census, and is a centre of cotton industry. ..
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