Awgu Facts
| Area | 0.3 km² |
| Population | 7,810 |
| Male Population | 3,805 (48.7%) |
| Female Population | 4,005 (51.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +922.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.1% |
| Median Age | 22.2 years (Male: 20.9, Female: 23.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.07278, 7.47739 |
| Postal Codes | 402120, 402121, 402122, 402123, 402124, More |
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Awgu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 764 | 5,500 | 6,005 | 6,934 | 7,810 |
| Population Density | 3,056 / km² | 22,000 / km² | 24,020 / km² | 27,736 / km² | 31,240 / km² |
Awgu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 15.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awgu | +807.6% | +26.1% | +15.5% |
| Enugu State | +153.1% | +77% | +40.9% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Awgu Median Age
Median Age: 22.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awgu | 22.2 yrs | 23.5 yrs | 20.9 yrs |
| Enugu State | 21.2 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Awgu Population Density
Population Density: 31,240 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awgu | 7,810 | 0.25 km² | 31,240 / km² |
| Enugu State | 4 million | 7,561.7 km² | 531 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200 / km² |
Awgu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100
- 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.
Awgu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awgu | 4,234 tn | 0.54 tn | 16,936 tons/km² |
| Enugu State | 2,127,743 tn | 0.53 tn | 281.4 tons/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 tn | 0.48 tn | 95.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,234 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.54 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,936 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.
- 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.
Awgu
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