Categories in Ziguinchor
Car Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationSolar Energy Equipment SupplierClothing storesJewelers and watchesWomen's clothingMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterChurchesGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficeReligionReligious DestinationReligious InstitutionYouth OrganizationComputer Support and ServicesElectronics StoreInformation servicesConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentCollegeEducationEducational InstitutionEducation CenterElementary SchoolHigh SchoolLearning CenterMiddle SchoolSenior High SchoolTraining CentreUniversityCultural CenterStadiums and arenasBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsButcherCafesFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBanking InstitutionsBanksFinancial InstitutionInsurance AgencyMoney Transfer ServiceCemeteryHospitalsMedical clinicHair SalonBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingApartment ComplexCommercial AgentCondominium ComplexHousing ComplexReal Estate AgencyBook stores and newsstandsConsignment ShopConvenience storesE-commerce ServiceGeneral StoreMarketPharmacyShoppingShopping MallSupermarketBasketball CourtDisco ClubGymNight ClubSoccer FieldBed and breakfastsGuest HouseHotelsHotels and motelsInnLodgingMotelOther travel reservationsTour AgencyTransportation ServiceTravel AgencyVillaWarehouse
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ziguinchor
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Google Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 12 | 3.7 |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 3.8 |
| Other accommodation | 11 | 3.8 |
Ziguinchor Facts
| Area | 28.4 km² |
| Population | 276,598 |
| Male Population | 140,439 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 136,159 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +219.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +64.6% |
| Median Age | 17.8 years (Male: 17.1, Female: 18.5) |
| Neighborhoods | Goumel |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.58333, -16.27194 |
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Ziguinchor Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 86,503 | 131,375 | 168,034 | 247,901 | 276,598 |
| Population Density | 3,041.9 / km² | 4,619.8 / km² | 5,908.9 / km² | 8,717.4 / km² | 9,726.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ziguinchor Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 47.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziguinchor | +186.6% | +88.7% | +47.5% |
| Ziguinchor Region | +208.9% | +101.4% | +53.4% |
| Senegal | +211.9% | +102.5% | +53.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ziguinchor Median Age
Median Age: 17.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziguinchor | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Ziguinchor Region | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
| Senegal | 17.8 yrs | 18.5 yrs | 17.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ziguinchor Population Density
Population Density: 9,727 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziguinchor | 276,598 | 28.4 km² | 9,727 / km² |
| Ziguinchor Region | 613,505 | 7,355.6 km² | 83.4 / km² |
| Senegal | 14.9 million | 196,435.1 km² | 76.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ziguinchor Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 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 Ziguinchor
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ziguinchor
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
Ziguinchor CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziguinchor | 193,751 tn | 0.7 tn | 6,813.2 tons/km² |
| Ziguinchor Region | 391,573 tn | 0.64 tn | 53.2 tons/km² |
| Senegal | 10,019,063 tn | 0.67 tn | 51 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
Ziguinchor CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 193,751 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.7 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,813.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | 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.
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