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Kumbo Facts
| Area | 18.4 km² |
| Population | 160,275 |
| Male Population | 77,495 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 82,780 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +104.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +32.1% |
| Median Age | 17.4 years (Male: 16.5, Female: 18.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Tobin |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.20000, 10.66667 |
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Kumbo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 78,520 | 104,385 | 121,310 | 146,116 | 160,275 |
| Population Density | 4,273.2 / km² | 5,680.8 / km² | 6,601.9 / km² | 7,951.9 / km² | 8,722.4 / km² |
Kumbo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 20.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumbo | +86.1% | +40% | +20.4% |
| Northwest Region (Cameroon) | +104.1% | +48.9% | +24.2% |
| Cameroon | +201.5% | +93.5% | +46.5% |
Kumbo Median Age
Median Age: 17.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumbo | 17.4 yrs | 18.3 yrs | 16.5 yrs |
| Northwest Region (Cameroon) | 17.1 yrs | 18.1 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Kumbo Population Density
Population Density: 8,722 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumbo | 160,275 | 18.4 km² | 8,722 / km² |
| Northwest Region (Cameroon) | 2.1 million | 17,453.1 km² | 119 / km² |
| Cameroon | 23.2 million | 463,892.8 km² | 50 / km² |
Kumbo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 to 2100
- 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.
Kumbo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kumbo | 49,975 tn | 0.31 tn | 2,719.7 tons/km² |
| Northwest Region (Cameroon) | 626,054 tn | 0.3 tn | 35.9 tons/km² |
| Cameroon | 6,943,081 tn | 0.3 tn | 15 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 49,975 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,719.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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.
Kumbo
Kumbo, also known as Kimbo, is the second-largest city in the North West Province of Cameroon and the capital of Bui Division. It lies about 2000m above sea level and is situated approximately 110 km away from Bamenda (the provincial capital of the N..
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