Businesses in Sokoto
Hotels & Travel
Restaurants
Automotive
Financial Services
Medical
Beauty & Spas
Community & Government
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry Shopping: 23.6%
Food: 21.6%
Education: 11.1%
Professional Services: 7.2%
Industry: 5.7%
Other: 30.8%
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating | Businesses per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 44 | 3.7 | 0.2 |
| Car repair | 6 | 0.0 | |
| Gas stations | 21 | 3.6 | 0.1 |
| Beauty & Spas | 10 | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| Community & Government | 19 | 4.1 | 0.1 |
| Public administration | 11 | 4.2 | 0.1 |
| Education | 106 | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Higher education (colleges and universities) | 11 | 4.2 | 0.1 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 20 | 3.0 | 0.1 |
| Secondary education | 7 | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| Financial Services | 97 | 3.8 | 0.5 |
| Atm's | 15 | 3.8 | 0.1 |
| Banks | 40 | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| Loan companies | 40 | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| Food | 25 | 3.6 | 0.1 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 8 | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| Home Services | 7 | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| Hotels & Travel | 37 | 3.6 | 0.2 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| Other accommodation | 15 | 3.6 | 0.1 |
| Industry | 17 | 3.6 | 0.1 |
| Local Services | 8 | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| Medical | 27 | 4.1 | 0.1 |
| Hospitals | 16 | 4.1 | 0.1 |
| Professional Services | 10 | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| Religion | 50 | 4.0 | 0.2 |
| Churches | 6 | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| Mosques | 19 | 4.1 | 0.1 |
| Restaurants | 47 | 3.5 | 0.2 |
| Fast food restaurants | 10 | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| Shopping | 132 | 3.7 | 0.6 |
| Clothing stores | 8 | 3.5 | 0.0 |
| Department stores | 13 | 3.7 | 0.1 |
| Electronics stores | 6 | 3.7 | 0.0 |
| Sports & Activities | 6 | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| Area of Sokoto, Sokoto State | 19.4 km² |
| Population | 205,849 |
| Male Population | 108,620 (52.8%) |
| Female Population | 97,229 (47.2%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +119.5% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +34% |
| Median Age | 16.9 |
| Male Median Age | 16.5 |
| Female Median Age | 17.4 |
| Area Codes | 60 |
| Neighborhoods | Filin Jirgi, Gwiwa, Mabera, Mabera Mujaya, Mamarun Nufawa, Minanata |
| Local Time | Tuesday 9:53 AM |
| Timezone | West Africa Standard Time |
| Weather | 30.9°C overcast clouds |
| Lat & Lng | 13.06269° / 5.24322° |
| Postal Codes | 840101, 840213, 840221, 840223, 840224, More |
Sokoto, Sokoto State - Map
Sokoto, Sokoto State Population
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,762 | 124,233 | 153,621 | 205,849 |
| Population Density | 4,826 / km² | 6,395 / km² | 7,908 / km² | 10,596 / km² |
Sokoto Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 34% from year 2000 to 2015| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokoto, Sokoto State | +119.5% | +65.7% | +34% |
| Sokoto State | +174.2% | +87% | +45.8% |
| Nigeria | +186.7% | +90.6% | +48.3% |
Sokoto, Sokoto State Median Age
Median Age: 16.9 years| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokoto, Sokoto State | 16.9 years | 17.4 years | 16.5 years |
| Sokoto State | 16.3 years | 17.3 years | 15.3 years |
| Nigeria | 18.9 years | 19.3 years | 18.5 years |
Sokoto, Sokoto State Population Tree
Population By Age and Gender| Age | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 19,934 | 18,282 | 38,216 |
| 5-9 | 16,283 | 14,544 | 30,827 |
| 10-14 | 14,523 | 11,198 | 25,722 |
| 15-19 | 12,217 | 9,712 | 21,930 |
| 20-24 | 9,503 | 9,231 | 18,734 |
| 25-29 | 7,653 | 8,536 | 16,189 |
| 30-34 | 5,847 | 6,428 | 12,275 |
| 35-39 | 5,032 | 4,606 | 9,639 |
| 40-44 | 4,531 | 4,209 | 8,740 |
| 45-49 | 3,401 | 2,293 | 5,694 |
| 50-54 | 3,012 | 2,679 | 5,692 |
| 55-59 | 1,940 | 1,110 | 3,051 |
| 60-64 | 1,732 | 1,533 | 3,265 |
| 65-69 | 853 | 557 | 1,410 |
| 70-74 | 899 | 909 | 1,808 |
| 75-79 | 420 | 285 | 705 |
| 80-84 | 439 | 582 | 1,021 |
| 85 Plus | 404 | 537 | 941 |
Sokoto, Sokoto State Population Density
Population Density: 10,596 / km²| Location | Population | Area | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokoto, Sokoto State | 205,849 | 19.4 km² | 10,596 / km² |
| Sokoto State | 4.9 million | 32,032 km² | 151.5 / km² |
| Nigeria | 182.0 million | 909,042.9 km² | 200.2 / km² |
Sokoto, Sokoto State Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1730 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.
Neighborhoods
Business Distribution by neighborhood in Sokoto Minanata: 37.3%
Mabera: 22.2%
Mabera Mujaya: 18.3%
Mamarun Nufawa: 12.5%
Filin Jirgi: 5%
Gwiwa: 4.7%
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sokoto Area Code 803: 28.7%
Area Code 70: 21%
Area Code 1: 17.2%
Area Code 806: 10.2%
Area Code 809: 4.5%
Other: 18.5%
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
Sokoto, Sokoto State CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sokoto, Sokoto State | 110,014 t | 0.53 t | 5,663 t/km² |
| Sokoto State | 2,334,927 t | 0.48 t | 72.9 t/km² |
| Nigeria | 86,705,254 t | 0.48 t | 95.4 t/km² |
Sokoto, Sokoto State CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 110,014 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.53 t |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,663 t/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10| Drought | Medium (5) |
| 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
3. 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.
Sokoto, Sokoto State
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.. Sokoto Wikipedia Page
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