Categories in Akwanga
Car repairGas StationClothing storesMedia CompanyMobile phone storesChurchesEvangelical ChurchMosquesReligionReligious OrganizationComputer ServiceEducationElementary SchoolHigh SchoolCafesInternet cafesRestaurantsHospitalsMedical clinicBusiness CenterGeneral StorePharmacyShopping MallHotels and motelsLodging
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Akwanga
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 53 |
| Churches | 27 |
| Gas station | 21 |
| Hospitals | 18 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 15 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 15 |
| Shopping | 14 |
| Hotels and motels | 13 |
| Religion | 11 |
| Other accommodation | 11 |
| Cafes | 8 |
| Shopping other | 7 |
Akwanga Facts
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population | 35,458 |
| Male Population | 17,787 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 17,671 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +13.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -20.0% |
| Median Age | 18.2 years (Male: 18.1, Female: 18.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.91077, 8.40655 |
| Postal Codes | 960101, 960102, 960103, 960104, 960105, More |
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Akwanga Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,128 | 41,487 | 44,310 | 46,146 | 35,458 | 37,473 | 40,152 |
| Population Density | 14,648.5 / km² | 19,523.3 / km² | 20,851.8 / km² | 21,715.8 / km² | 16,686.1 / km² | 17,634.4 / km² | 18,895.1 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAkwanga Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 20% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akwanga | +13.9% | -14.5% | -20% |
| Nasarawa State | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Akwanga Median Age
Median Age: 18.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akwanga | 18.2 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 18.1 yrs |
| Nasarawa State | 17 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.6 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Akwanga Population Density
Population Density: 16,686 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akwanga | 35,458 | 2.125 km² | 16,686 / km² |
| Nasarawa State | 2.3 million | 26,677.8 km² | 86.6 / 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
Akwanga Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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 Akwanga
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
Akwanga CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akwanga | 18,866 tn | 0.53 tn | 8,878 tons/km² |
| Nasarawa State | 1,182,378 tn | 0.51 tn | 44.3 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
Akwanga CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 18,866 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,878 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.
Akwanga
Akwanga is a Local Government Area in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Akwanga. has an area of 996 km² and a population of 113,430 at the 2006 census. The postal code of the area is 960.
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