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Business Distribution by Industry Food: 21.3%
Shopping: 18.1%
Education: 10.6%
Professional Services: 6.8%
Automotive: 6.1%
Religion: 6.1%
Restaurants: 6.1%
Hotels & Travel: 6%
Financial Services: 5.7%
Other: 13.1%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 11 | 3.9 | 0.1 |
| Education | 22 | 3.3 | 0.1 |
| Financial Services | 27 | 3.6 | 0.2 |
| Banks | 11 | 3.6 | 0.1 |
| Loan companies | 11 | 3.9 | 0.1 |
| Hotels & Travel | 9 | 3.6 | 0.1 |
| Medical | 10 | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| Restaurants | 9 | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| Shopping | 28 | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| Area of Gusau, Zamfara | 3,364 km² |
| Population | 158,540 |
| Male Population | 82,090 (51.8%) |
| Female Population | 76,450 (48.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +69.6% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +9.8% |
| Median Age | 16.5 |
| Male Median Age | 16.1 |
| Female Median Age | 16.9 |
| Area Codes | 63 |
| Local Time | Friday 3:45 AM |
| Timezone | West Africa Standard Time |
| Weather | 26.0°C clear sky |
| Lat & Lng | 12.17024° / 6.66412° |
| Postal Codes | 860211, 860241, 860242, 860271, 860272 |
Gusau, Zamfara - Map
Gusau, Zamfara Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,505 | 126,104 | 144,436 | 158,540 |
| Population Density | 27.8 / km² | 37.5 / km² | 42.9 / km² | 47.1 / km² |
Gusau Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 9.8% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusau, Zamfara | +69.6% | +25.7% | +9.8% |
| Zamfara | +182.3% | +86.3% | +46.3% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Gusau, Zamfara Median Age
Median Age: 16.5 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusau, Zamfara | 16.5 years | 16.9 years | 16.1 years |
| Zamfara | 16 years | 16.9 years | 15.1 years |
| Nigeria | 18.9 years | 19.3 years | 18.5 years |
Gusau, Zamfara Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 15,405 | 14,806 | 30,211 |
| 5-9 | 12,955 | 12,560 | 25,516 |
| 10-14 | 10,741 | 8,094 | 18,836 |
| 15-19 | 8,525 | 7,467 | 15,992 |
| 20-24 | 6,077 | 7,782 | 13,860 |
| 25-29 | 5,948 | 7,381 | 13,329 |
| 30-34 | 4,956 | 5,036 | 9,993 |
| 35-39 | 4,001 | 3,311 | 7,313 |
| 40-44 | 3,537 | 3,018 | 6,555 |
| 45-49 | 2,345 | 1,519 | 3,864 |
| 50-54 | 2,340 | 1,851 | 4,192 |
| 55-59 | 1,302 | 681 | 1,984 |
| 60-64 | 1,357 | 988 | 2,346 |
| 65-69 | 588 | 343 | 931 |
| 70-74 | 780 | 603 | 1,383 |
| 75-79 | 297 | 199 | 496 |
| 80-84 | 495 | 433 | 929 |
| 85 Plus | 442 | 376 | 818 |
Gusau, Zamfara Population Density
Population Density: 47.1 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusau, Zamfara | 158,540 | 3,364 km² | 47.1 / km² |
| Zamfara | 4.2 million | 33,632.4 km² | 124.0 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182.0 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200.2 / km² |
Gusau, Zamfara Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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 Gusau Area Code 70: 24%
Area Code 806: 20%
Area Code 1: 12%
Area Code 803: 12%
Area Code 64: 6%
Area Code 812: 6%
Area Code 802: 6%
Area Code 805: 4%
Area Code 63: 4%
Area Code 9: 4%
Other: 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
Gusau, Zamfara CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusau, Zamfara | 78,034 t | 0.49 t | 23.2 t/km² |
| Zamfara | 1,864,598 t | 0.45 t | 55.4 t/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 t | 0.48 t | 95.4 t/km² |
Gusau, Zamfara CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 78,034 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.49 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23.2 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | High (7) |
* 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.
3. 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.
Gusau, Zamfara
Gusau is a city and Local Government Area located in northwestern Nigeria. It is the capital of Zamfara State. LGA has an area of 3,364 km² and a population of 383,162 at the 2006 census. postal code of the area is 880. Gusau Wikipedia Page
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Gusau Postal Code 860272: 47.4%
Postal Code 860211: 31.6%
Postal Code 860242: 5.3%
Postal Code 101241: 5.3%
Postal Code 100221: 5.3%
Postal Code 843103: 5.3%
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