Categories in Lokoja
Auto Accessories WholesalerAuto MarketAuto Parts StoreCar repairCar WashGas StationNew car dealersAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleAluminum SupplierBeauty Product SupplierBeverage DistributorBottled Water SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierComputer hardware manufacturerDigital Printing ServiceElectronic Parts SupplierFarmingFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFurniture MakerFurniture ManufacturerFurniture WholesalerManufacture of food, beverage and tobaccoPharmaceutical Products WholesalerPoultry FarmPrinting Equipment SupplierRice WholesalerShoe FactoryWholesalersBaby Clothing StoreBag ShopBoutiqueClothing storesDry CleanerFabric StoreFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceShoe storesInternet Service ProviderMedia CompanyMobile phone storesSatellite Communication ServiceTelecommunications Service ProviderApostolic ChurchCatholic ChurchChurchesChurch of ChristEnergy Supplier
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lokoja
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 337 |
| Shopping | 213 |
| Hotels and motels | 99 |
| Corporate management | 95 |
| Churches | 87 |
| Clothing stores | 56 |
| Beauty salons | 54 |
| Education | 53 |
| Electronics stores | 47 |
| Specialized design | 39 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
Lokoja Facts
| Area | 8.4 km² |
| Population | 116,663 |
| Male Population | 60,007 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 56,656 (48.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +173.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +121.8% |
| Median Age | 19.1 years (Male: 19.1, Female: 19.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,097 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 58 |
| Neighborhoods | Eti-Osa, Julius Elukpo Street |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.79688, 6.74048 |
| Postal Codes | 261241, 270001 |
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Lokoja Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,614 | 56,671 | 52,593 | 66,426 | 116,663 | 153,155 | 184,179 |
| Population Density | 5,088.2 / km² | 6,766.7 / km² | 6,279.8 / km² | 7,931.5 / km² | 13,929.9 / km² | 18,287.2 / km² | 21,991.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLokoja Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 121.8% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokoja | +173.8% | +105.9% | +121.8% |
| Kogi | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lokoja Median Age
Median Age: 19.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokoja | 19.1 yrs | 19.1 yrs | 19.1 yrs |
| Kogi | 17.3 yrs | 17.9 yrs | 16.7 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lokoja Population Density
Population Density: 13,930 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokoja | 116,663 | 8.4 km² | 13,930 / km² |
| Kogi | 4.1 million | 29,048.2 km² | 141 / 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
Lokoja Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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 Lokoja
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Lokoja
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lokoja
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
Lokoja Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $3,588 | $3,365 | $3,390 | $3,828 | $4,128 | $4,334 | $3,879 | $5,097 |
| Total GDP | $356.9M | $425M | $497.4M | $563.3M | $775.6M | $1.1B | $1.5B | $2.2B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Lokoja CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokoja | 58,368 tn | 0.5 tn | 6,969.3 tons/km² |
| Kogi | 1,953,426 tn | 0.48 tn | 67.2 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
Lokoja CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 58,368 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.5 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,969.3 tons/km² |
Lokoja
Lokoja is a city in Nigeria. It lies at the confluence of the Niger and Benue rivers and is the capital of Nigeria's Kogi State.
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