Shabu Town Facts
| Area | 0.2 km² |
| Population | 4,996 |
| Male Population | 2,508 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 2,488 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +341.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +168.2% |
| Median Age | 16.9 years (Male: 16.6, Female: 17.3) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.56667, 8.55000 |
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Shabu Town Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,133 | 1,736 | 1,863 | 2,265 | 4,996 | 5,312 | 5,779 |
| Population Density | 6,042.7 / km² | 9,258.7 / km² | 9,936 / km² | 12,080 / km² | 26,645.3 / km² | 28,330.7 / km² | 30,821.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridShabu Town Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 168.2% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabu Town | +341% | +187.8% | +168.2% |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Shabu Town Median Age
Median Age: 16.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabu Town | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.6 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Shabu Town Population Density
Population Density: 26,645 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabu Town | 4,996 | 0.188 km² | 26,645 / 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
Shabu Town Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 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
Shabu Town CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabu Town | 2,557 tn | 0.51 tn | 13,636.1 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
Shabu Town CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,557 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.51 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 13,636.1 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.
Shabu Town
Shabu Town is a suburb and a gateway town of the city of Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State in central Nigeria. Town along with the city of Lafia forms the Lafia metropolis.
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