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Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 18.5%
Hotels & Travel: 14.3%
Food: 12.3%
Professional Services: 10.3%
Education: 7.1%
Restaurants: 6.1%
Religion: 5.5%
Financial Services: 5.2%
Other: 20.7%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 9 | 3.7 | 0.2 |
| Gas stations | 9 | 3.7 | 0.2 |
| Community & Government | 9 | 4.1 | 0.2 |
| Public administration | 5 | 3.9 | 0.1 |
| Education | 32 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 5 | 4.2 | 0.1 |
| Financial Services | 69 | 3.9 | 1.2 |
| Atm's | 9 | 3.9 | 0.2 |
| Banks | 29 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
| Loan companies | 28 | 3.9 | 0.5 |
| Food | 14 | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 6 | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| Home Services | 12 | 4.0 | 0.2 |
| Hotels & Travel | 69 | 3.8 | 1.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 22 | 3.8 | 0.4 |
| Other accommodation | 35 | 3.7 | 0.6 |
| Industry | 12 | 4.1 | 0.2 |
| Medical | 18 | 4.0 | 0.3 |
| Hospitals | 7 | 4.1 | 0.1 |
| Professional Services | 12 | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| Religion | 20 | 4.4 | 0.3 |
| Churches | 11 | 4.4 | 0.2 |
| Restaurants | 27 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 9 | 3.9 | 0.2 |
| Shopping | 39 | 3.7 | 0.7 |
| Department stores | 7 | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| Shopping other | 5 | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| Area of Awka, Anambra | 12.3 km² |
| Population | 59,142 |
| Male Population | 30,214 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 28,928 (48.9%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +289.8% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +35.9% |
| Median Age | 21.7 |
| Male Median Age | 21.6 |
| Female Median Age | 21.9 |
| Area Codes | 48 |
| Neighborhoods | Araba Umuzocha |
| Local Time | Sunday 4:49 PM |
| Timezone | West Africa Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.21269° / 7.07199° |
| Postal Codes | 420102, 420211, 420212, 420241, 420251, More |
Awka, Anambra - Map
Awka, Anambra Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,173 | 38,285 | 43,504 | 59,142 |
| Population Density | 1,235 / km² | 3,117 / km² | 3,542 / km² | 4,816 / km² |
Awka Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 35.9% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awka, Anambra | +289.8% | +54.5% | +35.9% |
| Anambra | +150.7% | +73.5% | +39.7% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Awka, Anambra Median Age
Median Age: 21.7 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awka, Anambra | 21.7 years | 21.9 years | 21.6 years |
| Anambra | 21.2 years | 21.5 years | 20.9 years |
| Nigeria | 18.9 years | 19.3 years | 18.5 years |
Awka, Anambra Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3,221 | 3,091 | 6,312 |
| 5-9 | 3,324 | 3,093 | 6,418 |
| 10-14 | 3,600 | 3,244 | 6,844 |
| 15-19 | 3,749 | 3,553 | 7,302 |
| 20-24 | 3,797 | 3,803 | 7,601 |
| 25-29 | 2,767 | 2,964 | 5,732 |
| 30-34 | 1,831 | 2,071 | 3,902 |
| 35-39 | 1,422 | 1,669 | 3,092 |
| 40-44 | 1,485 | 1,354 | 2,839 |
| 45-49 | 1,290 | 1,059 | 2,349 |
| 50-54 | 1,124 | 874 | 1,998 |
| 55-59 | 696 | 546 | 1,242 |
| 60-64 | 622 | 513 | 1,135 |
| 65-69 | 368 | 314 | 683 |
| 70-74 | 366 | 278 | 645 |
| 75-79 | 208 | 183 | 392 |
| 80-84 | 173 | 168 | 342 |
| 85 Plus | 171 | 150 | 322 |
Awka, Anambra Population Density
Population Density: 4,816 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awka, Anambra | 59,142 | 12.3 km² | 4,816 / km² |
| Anambra | 5.3 million | 4,759.6 km² | 1,112 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182.0 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200.2 / km² |
Awka, Anambra Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 to 2100Sources:
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Awka Area Code 803: 33.1%
Area Code 70: 27.8%
Area Code 806: 14.6%
Area Code 1: 6%
Area Code 9: 4.6%
Other: 13.9%
Business distribution by price for Awka, Anambra
Inexpensive: 44.4%
Expensive: 33.3%
Moderate: 22.2%
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Sources: [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
Awka, Anambra CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awka, Anambra | 33,383 t | 0.56 t | 2,718 t/km² |
| Anambra | 2,905,433 t | 0.55 t | 610.4 t/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 t | 0.48 t | 95.4 t/km² |
Awka, Anambra CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 33,383 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.56 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,718 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources: 1. 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.
2. 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.
Awka, Anambra
Awka (Igbo: Ọka) is the capital of Anambra State, Nigeria with an estimated population of 301,657 As of 2006 Nigerian census. The city is located about 400 miles east of Lagos in the centre of the densely populated Igbo heartland in southeastern Nige.. Awka Wikipedia Page
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Awka Postal Code 420251: 19.1%
Postal Code 420211: 10.6%
Postal Code 420110: 8.5%
Postal Code 420261: 8.5%
Postal Code 234046: 8.5%
Postal Code 101241: 6.4%
Postal Code 434232: 6.4%
Other: 31.9%
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