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Bunkure Facts
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Population | 24,919 |
| Male Population | 12,453 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 12,466 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +93.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +44.6% |
| Median Age | 16 years (Male: 14.9, Female: 17.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.69924, 8.54127 |
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Bunkure Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,908 | 14,114 | 17,232 | 22,119 | 24,919 |
| Population Density | 18,775.3 / km² | 20,529.5 / km² | 25,064.7 / km² | 32,173.1 / km² | 36,245.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bunkure Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 28.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkure | +71.4% | +56.7% | +28.4% |
| Kano State | +206.1% | +97.5% | +51.3% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bunkure Median Age
Median Age: 16 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkure | 16 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 14.9 yrs |
| Kano State | 16.4 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bunkure Population Density
Population Density: 36,246 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkure | 24,919 | 0.688 km² | 36,246 / km² |
| Kano State | 12.4 million | 20,399.6 km² | 606 / 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
Bunkure Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 500 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
Bunkure CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunkure | 12,384 tn | 0.5 tn | 18,012.5 tons/km² |
| Kano State | 5,930,756 tn | 0.48 tn | 290.7 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
Bunkure CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,384 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.5 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,012.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| Flood | High (8) |
* 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.
Bunkure
Bunkure is a Local Government Area in Kano State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Bunkure. has an area of 487 km² and a population of 170,891 at the 2006 census. postal code of the area is 710.
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