Guzara Facts
| Area | 83.6 km² |
| Population | 32,194 |
| Male Population | 16,467 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 15,727 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +343.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +97.4% |
| Median Age | 15.6 years (Male: 15.4, Female: 15.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Afghanistan Time |
| Lat & Lng | 34.21223, 62.21235 |
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Guzara Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,253 | 9,029 | 16,311 | 29,051 | 32,194 |
| Population Density | 86.8 / km² | 108.1 / km² | 195.2 / km² | 347.7 / km² | 385.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Guzara Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 78.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guzara | +300.5% | +221.8% | +78.1% |
| Herat Province | +486.6% | +321.7% | +111.9% |
| Afghanistan | +157.5% | +168.7% | +65.1% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Guzara Median Age
Median Age: 15.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guzara | 15.6 yrs | 15.7 yrs | 15.4 yrs |
| Herat Province | 15.6 yrs | 15.8 yrs | 15.4 yrs |
| Afghanistan | 15.6 yrs | 15.8 yrs | 15.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Guzara Population Density
Population Density: 385 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guzara | 32,194 | 83.6 km² | 385 / km² |
| Herat Province | 2.4 million | 54,271.1 km² | 43.7 / km² |
| Afghanistan | 32.3 million | 641,852.2 km² | 50.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Guzara Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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.
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
Guzara CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guzara | 13,418 tn | 0.42 tn | 160.6 tons/km² |
| Herat Province | 1,059,529 tn | 0.45 tn | 19.5 tons/km² |
| Afghanistan | 13,716,136 tn | 0.42 tn | 21.4 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
Guzara CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,418 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.42 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 160.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
* 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/27/13 | 3:55 AM | 4.4 | 36.7 km | 10,000 m | western Afghanistan | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/04 | 7:24 AM | 4.5 | 85.6 km | 10,000 m | western Afghanistan | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/04 | 8:40 PM | 4 | 96.7 km | 10,000 m | western Afghanistan | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/04 | 2:36 PM | 4.6 | 82.1 km | 10,000 m | western Afghanistan | usgs.gov |
| 11/6/90 | 11:38 PM | 4.5 | 93.3 km | 179,200 m | western Afghanistan | usgs.gov |
| 10/12/86 | 6:29 AM | 4.4 | 87.5 km | 33,000 m | western Afghanistan | usgs.gov |
| 10/17/82 | 9:58 PM | 4.6 | 29 km | 33,000 m | western Afghanistan | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/78 | 4:08 PM | 4.5 | 45.8 km | 33,000 m | western Afghanistan | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Guzara
Guzara (Gozareh) is a village and the center of Guzara District in Herat Province, Afghanistan on 34.2167°N 62.2167°E / 34.2167; 62.2167 at 992 m altitude. The Herat Airfield is very close to the village to the east.
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