Categories in Owerri
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Owerri
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 1,030 |
| Clothing stores | 635 |
| Corporate management | 581 |
| Hotels and motels | 435 |
| Shopping | 428 |
| Electronics stores | 422 |
| Churches | 402 |
| Beauty salons | 369 |
| Education | 319 |
| Restaurants | 291 |
| Specialized design | 280 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 256 |
| Parking lots and garages | 248 |
| Business services | 205 |
Owerri Facts
| Area | 20.4 km² |
| Population | 193,324 |
| Male Population | 93,946 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 99,378 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +253.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +64.2% |
| Median Age | 22.9 years (Male: 24, Female: 22) |
| Area Codes | 83 |
| Neighborhoods | New Owerri, Ikenegbu, Amakohia-Akwakuma, Ikenegbu Layout, Ugwu Orji |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.48363, 7.03325 |
| Postal Codes | 460001, 460221, 460241, 460242 |
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Owerri Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,729 | 83,364 | 117,705 | 172,799 | 193,324 |
| Population Density | 2,686.1 / km² | 4,091.5 / km² | 5,776.9 / km² | 8,480.9 / km² | 9,488.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Owerri Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 46.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owerri | +215.7% | +107.3% | +46.8% |
| Imo (state) | +188.2% | +89.9% | +47.5% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Owerri Median Age
Median Age: 22.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owerri | 22.9 yrs | 22 yrs | 24 yrs |
| Imo (state) | 21 yrs | 21.6 yrs | 20.4 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Owerri Population Density
Population Density: 9,488 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owerri | 193,324 | 20.4 km² | 9,488 / km² |
| Imo (state) | 5 million | 5,133.3 km² | 982 / 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
Owerri Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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.
Neighborhoods in Owerri
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Owerri
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Owerri
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Owerri
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
Owerri CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owerri | 111,370 tn | 0.58 tn | 5,466 tons/km² |
| Imo (state) | 2,801,757 tn | 0.56 tn | 545.8 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
Owerri CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 111,370 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.58 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,466 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* 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.
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