Categories in Buea
Car rentalCar repairCar WashGas StationNew car dealersAgricultural CooperativeAgricultural ProductionBeauty Product SupplierClothing SupplierCosmetics WholesalerDigital Printing ServiceFarmingFood Products SupplierHaute Couture Fashion HouseImport Export CompanyPoultry FarmWholesale of Clothing & ApparelWholesalersClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreLaundry ServiceShoe storesWomen's clothingMedia CompanyMobile phone storesRadio BroadcasterTelecommunications Service ProviderTelevision StationAssociation or OrganizationBaptist ChurchCatholic ChurchCharitiesChurchesComedy ClubCommunity CenterDistribution ServiceGovernment OfficeMosquesNon-Governmental OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationPost OfficePresbyterian ChurchReligionReligious OrganizationComputer ConsultantComputer Repair ServiceComputer ServiceComputer Support and ServicesElectronics Accessories WholesalerElectronics Store
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Buea
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Electronics stores | 103 |
| Restaurants | 100 |
| Education | 87 |
| Other accommodation | 85 |
| Churches | 81 |
| Shopping | 78 |
| Corporate management | 71 |
| Other membership organizations | 70 |
| Apartments | 58 |
| Specialized design | 57 |
| Hotels and motels | 54 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 45 |
| Travel and transportation | 42 |
Buea Facts
| Area | 4.8 km² |
| Population | 2,277 |
| Male Population | 1,143 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,134 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +321.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +54.0% |
| Median Age | 20.3 years (Male: 20.7, Female: 20.1) |
| Neighborhoods | Bonduma |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.15270, 9.24100 |
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Buea Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 540 | 1,184 | 1,479 | 2,167 | 2,277 |
| Population Density | 112.2 / km² | 246 / km² | 307.3 / km² | 450.3 / km² | 473.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Buea Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 46.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buea | +301.3% | +83% | +46.5% |
| Southwest Region (Cameroon) | +170.6% | +75.3% | +36.5% |
| Cameroon | +201.5% | +93.5% | +46.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Buea Median Age
Median Age: 20.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buea | 20.3 yrs | 20.1 yrs | 20.7 yrs |
| Southwest Region (Cameroon) | 19.4 yrs | 19.4 yrs | 19.4 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Buea Population Density
Population Density: 473 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buea | 2,277 | 4.813 km² | 473 / km² |
| Southwest Region (Cameroon) | 1.6 million | 24,919.3 km² | 65.9 / km² |
| Cameroon | 23.2 million | 463,892.8 km² | 50 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Buea 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Buea
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
Buea CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buea | 719 tn | 0.32 tn | 149.4 tons/km² |
| Southwest Region (Cameroon) | 487,381 tn | 0.3 tn | 19.6 tons/km² |
| Cameroon | 6,943,081 tn | 0.3 tn | 15 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
Buea CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 719 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 149.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | High (8) |
| Volcano | 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/99 | 8:38 PM | 4.9 | 64.1 km | 10,000 m | Equatorial Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/99 | 8:12 PM | 4.8 | 75.8 km | 10,000 m | Equatorial Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/99 | 10:32 PM | 4.7 | 57.2 km | 10,000 m | Equatorial Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/99 | 7:03 PM | 4.7 | 75.7 km | 10,000 m | Equatorial Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/99 | 6:04 PM | 4.8 | 55 km | 10,000 m | Equatorial Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/90 | 12:13 PM | 4.7 | 20.8 km | 10,000 m | Cameroon | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Buea
Buea (French: Buéa) is the capital of the Southwest Region of Cameroon. The town is located on the eastern slopes of Mount Cameroon and has a population of 90,088 (at the 2005 Census).
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