Categories in Sokoto
Alternative Fuel StationAuto Parts StoreCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas stationGas StationNew car dealersTire ShopAgricultural ProductionAgricultural wholesaleBeauty Product SupplierBottled Water SupplierBuilding Materials SupplierCement SupplierCosmetic Products ManufacturerDigital Printing ServiceFarm Equipment SupplierFarmingFish FarmFood ProducerFood Products SupplierFurniture MakerGeneral chemical wholesaleGenerator ShopImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingManufacture of food, beverage and tobaccoPharmaceutical CompanyPharmaceutical Products WholesalerPoultry FarmPrinting Equipment SupplierRice MillSolar Energy Equipment SupplierTextile ExporterWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesDry CleanerFabric StoreFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesLaundry ServiceShoe storesWomen's clothingInternet Service ProviderMedia CompanyMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service Provider
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sokoto
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping other | 930 |
| Education | 365 |
| Shopping | 319 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 299 |
| Clothing stores | 179 |
| Restaurants | 156 |
| Gas station | 146 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 136 |
| Corporate management | 128 |
| Hospitals | 106 |
Sokoto Facts
| Area | 16.5 km² |
| Population | 164,456 |
| Male Population | 86,778 (52.8%) |
| Female Population | 77,678 (47.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +75.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +7.1% |
| Median Age | 16.9 years (Male: 16.5, Female: 17.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,008 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 60 |
| Neighborhoods | Minanata, Mabera, Mabera Mujaya, Mamarun Nufawa, Filin Jirgi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 13.06269, 5.24322 |
| Postal Codes | 840101, 840213, 840221, 840223, 840224, More |
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Sokoto Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,762 | 124,233 | 153,621 | 205,849 | 164,456 | 186,150 | 212,267 |
| Population Density | 5,682.5 / km² | 7,529.3 / km² | 9,310.4 / km² | 12,475.7 / km² | 9,967 / km² | 11,281.8 / km² | 12,864.7 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSokoto Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 7.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokoto | +75.4% | +32.4% | +7.1% |
| Sokoto State | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Sokoto Median Age
Median Age: 16.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokoto | 16.9 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.5 yrs |
| Sokoto State | 16.3 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 15.3 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Sokoto Population Density
Population Density: 9,967 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokoto | 164,456 | 16.5 km² | 9,967 / km² |
| Sokoto State | 4.9 million | 32,032 km² | 152 / 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
Sokoto 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.
Neighborhoods in Sokoto
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sokoto
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sokoto
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sokoto
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
Sokoto Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $11,245 | $10,065 | $8,129 | $9,162 | $10,751 | $13,363 | $10,433 | $11,008 |
| Total GDP | $2B | $2B | $1.8B | $2.1B | $2.5B | $3.4B | $2.9B | $3.2B |
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
Sokoto CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokoto | 87,892 tn | 0.53 tn | 5,326.8 tons/km² |
| Sokoto State | 2,334,928 tn | 0.48 tn | 72.9 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
Sokoto CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 87,892 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.53 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,326.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
* 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.
Sokoto
Sokoto is a city located in the extreme northwest of Nigeria, near the confluence of the Sokoto River and the Rima River. As of 2006 it has a population of 427,760. Sokoto is the modern-day capital of Sokoto State (and its predecessor, the north-west..
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