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Savalou Facts
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Population | 47,629 |
| Male Population | 23,160 (48.6%) |
| Female Population | 24,469 (51.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +164.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +55.0% |
| Median Age | 15.8 years (Male: 14.9, Female: 16.9) |
| Area Codes | 22 54 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.92807, 1.97558 |
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Savalou Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,036 | 27,887 | 30,733 | 42,071 | 47,629 |
| Population Density | 3,899.7 / km² | 6,029.6 / km² | 6,645 / km² | 9,096.4 / km² | 10,298.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Savalou Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 36.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savalou | +133.3% | +50.9% | +36.9% |
| Collines Department | +163.9% | +81.1% | +37% |
| Benin | +233.9% | +118% | +56.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Savalou Median Age
Median Age: 15.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savalou | 15.8 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 14.9 yrs |
| Collines Department | 16.5 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 15.5 yrs |
| Benin | 16.7 yrs | 17.7 yrs | 15.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Savalou Population Density
Population Density: 10,298 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savalou | 47,629 | 4.625 km² | 10,298 / km² |
| Collines Department | 763,794 | 14,344.6 km² | 53.2 / km² |
| Benin | 10.8 million | 115,295.3 km² | 93.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Savalou 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
Savalou CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savalou | 28,598 tn | 0.6 tn | 6,183.3 tons/km² |
| Collines Department | 419,612 tn | 0.55 tn | 29.3 tons/km² |
| Benin | 5,965,282 tn | 0.55 tn | 51.7 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
Savalou CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,598 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.6 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,183.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| 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.
Savalou
Savalou is a city located in the Collines Department of Benin. The commune covers an area of 2674 square kilometres and as of 2012 had a population of 35,433 people. It is the birthplace of Olympic Beninese hurdler Odile Ahouanwanou.
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