Categories in Zaria
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Zaria
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 425 |
| Shopping | 351 |
| Landscaping | 275 |
| Shopping other | 273 |
| Restaurants | 265 |
| Education other | 214 |
| Clothing stores | 130 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 125 |
| Mosques | 124 |
| Gas station | 95 |
| Business services | 93 |
| Hospitals | 88 |
| Specialized design | 81 |
| Health and medical | 77 |
| Electronics stores | 73 |
Zaria Facts
| Area | 20.6 km² |
| Population | 320,159 |
| Male Population | 165,502 (51.7%) |
| Female Population | 154,657 (48.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +67.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -1.4% |
| Median Age | 17 years (Male: 16.8, Female: 17.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,587 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 69 |
| Neighborhoods | Tudan Wada, Wada, Sabon Gari, Kakuri, Ungwan Sunday |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 11.11128, 7.72270 |
| Postal Codes | 810211, 810212, 810221, 810222, 810223, More |
Map of Zaria
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Zaria Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 190,962 | 266,852 | 324,749 | 414,343 | 320,159 | 348,142 | 407,802 |
| Population Density | 9,286.9 / km² | 12,977.6 / km² | 15,793.3 / km² | 20,150.4 / km² | 15,570 / km² | 16,930.9 / km² | 19,832.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridZaria Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 1.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaria | +67.7% | +20% | -1.4% |
| Kaduna State | — | — | — |
| Nigeria | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Zaria Median Age
Median Age: 17 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaria | 17 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
| Kaduna State | 16.8 yrs | 17.2 yrs | 16.5 yrs |
| Nigeria | 18.9 yrs | 19.3 yrs | 18.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Zaria Population Density
Population Density: 15,570 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaria | 320,159 | 20.6 km² | 15,570 / km² |
| Kaduna State | 8 million | 44,229.8 km² | 180 / 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
Zaria Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1740 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 Zaria
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Zaria
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Zaria
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Zaria
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
Zaria Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $7,418 | $6,735 | $6,709 | $9,084 | $11,240 | $10,615 | $9,180 | $8,587 |
| Total GDP | $845.9M | $877.8M | $986M | $1.5B | $2B | $2B | $1.8B | $1.7B |
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
Zaria CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaria | 175,498 tn | 0.55 tn | 8,534.9 tons/km² |
| Kaduna State | 4,007,583 tn | 0.5 tn | 90.6 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
Zaria CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 175,498 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.55 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,534.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (8) |
| 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.
Zaria
Zaria is a major city in Kaduna State in Northern Nigeria, as well as being a Local Government Area. Formerly known as Zazzau, it was one of the original seven Hausa city-states. The 2006 Census population was estimated as 408,198. the town is home t..
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