Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Coyah
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 40 |
| Education | 18 |
| Mosques | 17 |
| Gas station | 11 |
| Hotels and motels | 11 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Travel and transportation | 10 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Shopping other | 6 |
| Other accommodation | 5 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 5 |
| Hospitals | 5 |
Coyah Facts
| Area | 1148.9 km² |
| Population | 425,480 |
| Male Population | 205,445 (48.3%) |
| Female Population | 220,035 (51.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1234.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +232.0% |
| Median Age | 16.2 years (Male: 14.9, Female: 17.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,502 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 3042 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.70643, -13.38465 |
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Coyah Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,883 | 62,716 | 128,170 | 344,696 | 425,480 | 548,936 | 690,360 |
| Population Density | 27.8 / km² | 54.6 / km² | 111.6 / km² | 300 / km² | 370.3 / km² | 477.8 / km² | 600.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridCoyah Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 232% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyah | +1234.5% | +578.4% | +232% |
| Guinea | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Coyah Median Age
Median Age: 16.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyah | 16.2 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 14.9 yrs |
| Guinea | 16.2 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 14.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Coyah Population Density
Population Density: 370 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyah | 425,480 | 1,148.9 km² | 370 / km² |
| Guinea | 12.6 million | 244,925.8 km² | 51.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Coyah Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 600 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.
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
Coyah Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,570 | $2,736 | $2,872 | $2,886 | $5,094 | $4,902 | $6,350 | $6,502 |
| Total GDP | $259.3M | $364.7M | $496.7M | $658.7M | $1.6B | $2.3B | $4B | $4.6B |
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
Coyah CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coyah | 89,145 tn | 0.21 tn | 77.6 tons/km² |
| Guinea | 2,601,020 tn | 0.21 tn | 10.6 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
Coyah CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 89,145 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.21 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 77.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Earthquake | 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Coyah
Coyah is a town and sub-prefecture located in western Guinea. It is the capital of Coyah Prefecture. Population 77,103 (2008 est).
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