Categories in Gboko
Car repairGas stationParking lots and garagesAgricultural wholesaleTractors and farm equipmentWholesale of construction suppliesWholesale of food, beverages and tobaccoWholesale of household goodsWholesale of machineryClothing storesShoe storesMobile phone storesChurchesOther membership organizationsPolice and law enforcementReligionComputer repairElectronics repairElectronics storesElectrical installationHardware storeTechnical construction servicesEducationHigher education (colleges and universities)Primary and elementary schoolsArtists and musiciansSpecialized designAll food and beverageBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsFurniture storesHousehold appliances and goodsLandscapingRepair otherAtm'sBanksFinance otherHealth and medicalHospitalsPharmacies and drug storesBarbersBeauty salonsApartmentsBook stores and newsstandsShoppingShopping otherSports clubsHotels and motelsOther accommodationUnreachable
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Gboko
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Loan companies | 14 | 2.8 |
| Banks | 13 | 2.9 |
| Hospitals | 7 | 3.7 |
| Churches | 7 | 2.9 |
Gboko Facts
| Area | 19.9 km² |
| Population | 357,273 |
| Male Population | 178,643 (50.0%) |
| Female Population | 178,630 (50.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +147.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +45.1% |
| Median Age | 17.5 years (Male: 17.4, Female: 17.7) |
| Neighborhoods | GRA |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.32275, 9.00108 |
| Postal Codes | 970222, 981101 |
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Gboko Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 144,394 | 202,131 | 246,270 | 319,375 | 357,273 |
| Population Density | 7,242.3 / km² | 10,138.2 / km² | 12,352.1 / km² | 16,018.8 / km² | 17,919.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gboko Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 29.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gboko | +121.2% | +58% | +29.7% |
| Benué (state) | +169.1% | +82.3% | +43.9% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gboko Median Age
Median Age: 17.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gboko | 17.5 yrs | 17.7 yrs | 17.4 yrs |
| Benué (state) | 16.9 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.4 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gboko Population Density
Population Density: 17,920 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gboko | 357,273 | 19.9 km² | 17,920 / km² |
| Benué (state) | 5.3 million | 30,768.4 km² | 172 / 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
Gboko Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Gboko
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Gboko
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
Gboko CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gboko | 202,255 tn | 0.57 tn | 10,144.5 tons/km² |
| Benué (state) | 2,782,047 tn | 0.52 tn | 90.4 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
Gboko CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 202,255 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.57 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,144.5 tons/km² |
Gboko
Gboko is a fast-growing town in the Benue State of North-central Nigeria. The name Gboko also refers to a Local Government in Benue State. The population for the town is over 500,000, mostly Tiv people. It is the traditional capital of the Tiv tribe ..
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