Abstract

Noise Levels in Markets in Ibadan, South West Nigeria Noise Levels in Markets in Ibadan, South West Nigeria

Highlights

  • Markets in developing countries serve as vital socioeconomic institutions

  • The data on noise levels in Nigerian urban centers is very limited and no information is available among the markets in particular, which are wide spread among the residential areas all over the city

  • This paper describes noise levels in various markets areas in Ibadan city, identification of locations where the noise levels are above the permissible limits, and the activities that contribute to such higher levels

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Markets in developing countries serve as vital socioeconomic institutions. Their level of activities often reflects the prosperity of the country. Much of the commercial activities in the city take place in the traditional markets within residential premises. The quality of physical environment in the city markets is generally deplorable with the exception of a few newly built markets Amenities such as water supply, toilet facilities and waste disposal are poor but access by road is reasonably adequate. The data on noise levels in Nigerian urban centers is very limited and no information is available among the markets in particular, which are wide spread among the residential areas all over the city. This paper describes noise levels in various markets areas in Ibadan city, identification of locations where the noise levels are above the permissible limits, and the activities that contribute to such higher levels

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