Categories in Soyo
Gas StationChurchesConstruction of buildingsConstruction of housesHousing DevelopmentEducationBars, pubs and tavernsInternet cafesRestaurantsBanksHospitalsApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCondominium ComplexHousing ComplexShoppingShopping MallBed and breakfastsHotels and motelsHousing SocietyWarehouse
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Soyo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 18 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other accommodation | 12 |
| Apartments | 10 |
| Hotels and motels | 9 |
| Gas station | 8 |
| Banks | 8 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 8 |
| Churches | 7 |
| General contractors | 6 |
| Public administration | 6 |
Soyo Facts
| Area | 3838.9 km² |
| Population | 330,716 |
| Male Population | 165,134 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 165,582 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +9357.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +361.4% |
| Median Age | 16.4 years (Male: 15.8, Female: 16.9) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,644 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 232, 2321 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -6.13490, 12.36894 |
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Soyo Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,497 | 23,800 | 71,670 | 216,433 | 330,716 | 441,386 | 554,719 |
| Population Density | 0.9 / km² | 6.2 / km² | 18.7 / km² | 56.4 / km² | 86.1 / km² | 115 / km² | 144.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSoyo Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 361.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soyo | +9357.1% | +1289.6% | +361.4% |
| Zaire Province | — | — | — |
| Angola | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Soyo Median Age
Median Age: 16.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soyo | 16.4 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Zaire Province | 16.4 yrs | 17 yrs | 15.9 yrs |
| Angola | 16.4 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Soyo Population Density
Population Density: 86.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soyo | 330,716 | 3,838.9 km² | 86.1 / km² |
| Zaire Province | 575,653 | 36,753.5 km² | 15.7 / km² |
| Angola | 24.8 million | 1,247,144.5 km² | 19.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Soyo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Soyo
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
Soyo Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,168 | $4,352 | $4,325 | $5,637 | $6,850 | $6,594 | $4,431 | $4,644 |
| Total GDP | $122.1M | $95.6M | $158.7M | $372.7M | $729M | $1B | $910.6M | $1.1B |
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
Soyo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soyo | 277,772 tn | 0.84 tn | 72.4 tons/km² |
| Zaire Province | 492,161 tn | 0.85 tn | 13.4 tons/km² |
| Angola | 21,454,743 tn | 0.86 tn | 17.2 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
Soyo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 277,772 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.84 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 72.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9.9) |
* 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.
Soyo
Soyo (formerly known as Santo António do Zaire) is a city located in the province of Zaire in Angola, at the mouth of the Congo river. Soyo recently became the largest oil-producing region in the country, with an estimate of 1,200,000 barrels per day..
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