Categories in Obiaruku
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Obiaruku
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Beauty salons | 11 |
| Gas station | 8 |
| Religion | 7 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 7 |
| Hotels and motels | 7 |
| Hospitals | 5 |
| Shopping other | 5 |
Obiaruku Facts
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population | 14,530 |
| Male Population | 7,188 (49.5%) |
| Female Population | 7,342 (50.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +123.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +25.4% |
| Median Age | 20.4 years (Male: 19.5, Female: 21.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.84672, 6.15290 |
| Postal Codes | 322112 |
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Obiaruku Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,504 | 9,458 | 11,584 | 15,438 | 14,530 | 16,015 | 17,695 |
| Population Density | 2,262.3 / km² | 3,289.7 / km² | 4,029.2 / km² | 5,369.7 / km² | 5,053.9 / km² | 5,570.4 / km² | 6,154.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridObiaruku Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 25.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obiaruku | +123.4% | +53.6% | +25.4% |
| Delta State | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Obiaruku Median Age
Median Age: 20.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obiaruku | 20.4 yrs | 21.3 yrs | 19.5 yrs |
| Delta State | 20.6 yrs | 21.1 yrs | 20 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Obiaruku Population Density
Population Density: 5,054 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obiaruku | 14,530 | 2.875 km² | 5,054 / km² |
| Delta State | 5.4 million | 17,126.3 km² | 315 / 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
Obiaruku Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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
Obiaruku CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obiaruku | 8,746 tn | 0.6 tn | 3,042 tons/km² |
| Delta State | 3,087,113 tn | 0.57 tn | 180.3 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
Obiaruku CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,746 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,042 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | 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.
- 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.
Obiaruku
Obiaruku town is the headquarter of Ukwuani Local Government Area (LGA), Delta State, Nigeria. It is one of the major homeland of the Ukwuani speaking(akashiada) people. The Okpala-Ukwu of Obiaruku is the oldest male in the town.
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