Categories in Benin City
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Benin City
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping other | 3,801 | — |
| Churches | 1,484 | — |
| Clothing stores | 1,238 | — |
| Corporate management | 1,096 | 23 years |
| Education | 972 | — |
| Beauty salons | 894 | — |
| Specialized design | 848 | — |
| Shopping | 834 | — |
| Electronics stores | 706 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 665 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 606 | — |
| Parking lots and garages | 561 | — |
| Restaurants | 501 | — |
| Religion | 492 | 26 years |
Benin City Facts
| Area | 55.5 km² |
| Population | 462,070 |
| Male Population | 232,043 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 230,027 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +97.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +32.2% |
| Median Age | 22.3 years (Male: 22.5, Female: 22.2) |
| Area Codes | 52 |
| Neighborhoods | Oka, Uselu, Avbiama, Use, Ogogugbo |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.33815, 5.62575 |
| Postal Codes | 234052, 300251, 300271 |
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Benin City Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 233,916 | 308,021 | 349,518 | 443,588 | 462,070 | 519,721 | 591,559 |
| Population Density | 4,214.7 / km² | 5,549.9 / km² | 6,297.6 / km² | 7,992.6 / km² | 8,325.6 / km² | 9,364.3 / km² | 10,658.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridBenin City Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 32.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benin City | +97.5% | +50% | +32.2% |
| Edo (state) | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Benin City Median Age
Median Age: 22.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benin City | 22.3 yrs | 22.2 yrs | 22.5 yrs |
| Edo (state) | 20.9 yrs | 21.3 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Benin City Population Density
Population Density: 8,326 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benin City | 462,070 | 55.5 km² | 8,326 / km² |
| Edo (state) | 4.1 million | 19,555.6 km² | 208 / 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
Benin City Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1760 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 Benin City
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Benin City
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Benin City
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Benin City
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
Benin City CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benin City | 270,163 tn | 0.58 tn | 4,867.8 tons/km² |
| Edo (state) | 2,191,731 tn | 0.54 tn | 112.1 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
Benin City CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 270,163 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,867.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7/00 | 3:53 PM | 4.5 | 54.5 km | 10,000 m | Nigeria | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Benin City
Benin City is a city (2006 est. pop. 1,147,188) and the capital of Edo State in southern Nigeria. It is a city approximately 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of the Benin River. It is situated 320 kilometres (200 mi) by road east of Lagos. Benin is the ce..
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