Categories in Limbe, Cameroon
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Limbe, Cameroon
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Hotels and motels | 60 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 39 |
| Churches | 37 |
| Education | 34 |
| Other accommodation | 30 |
| Apartments | 26 |
| Corporate management | 26 |
| Specialized design | 22 |
| Shopping | 21 |
| Other membership organizations | 20 |
| Public administration | 19 |
Limbe, Cameroon Facts
| Area | 10.6 km² |
| Population | 122,931 |
| Male Population | 61,713 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 61,218 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +202.6% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +55.0% |
| Median Age | 20.3 years (Male: 20.7, Female: 20.1) |
| Neighborhoods | CAP LIMBOH |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 4.02420, 9.21490 |
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Limbe, Cameroon Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,631 | 63,617 | 79,332 | 112,641 | 122,931 |
| Population Density | 3,846.7 / km² | 6,022.9 / km² | 7,510.7 / km² | 10,664.2 / km² | 11,638.4 / km² |
Limbe, Cameroon Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 42% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limbe, Cameroon | +177.2% | +77.1% | +42% |
| Southwest Region (Cameroon) | +170.6% | +75.3% | +36.5% |
| Cameroon | +201.5% | +93.5% | +46.5% |
Limbe, Cameroon Median Age
Median Age: 20.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limbe, Cameroon | 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 |
Limbe, Cameroon Population Density
Population Density: 11,638 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limbe, Cameroon | 122,931 | 10.6 km² | 11,638 / km² |
| Southwest Region (Cameroon) | 1.6 million | 24,919.3 km² | 65.9 / km² |
| Cameroon | 23.2 million | 463,892.8 km² | 50 / km² |
Limbe, Cameroon Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Limbe, Cameroon
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Limbe, Cameroon CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limbe, Cameroon | 38,155 tn | 0.31 tn | 3,612.3 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 38,155 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,612.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Volcano | Medium (6) |
* 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.
- 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 | 54.6 km | 10,000 m | Equatorial Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/99 | 8:12 PM | 4.8 | 64.8 km | 10,000 m | Equatorial Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/99 | 10:32 PM | 4.7 | 49.8 km | 10,000 m | Equatorial Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/99 | 7:03 PM | 4.7 | 67.9 km | 10,000 m | Equatorial Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 3/27/99 | 6:04 PM | 4.8 | 47.4 km | 10,000 m | Equatorial Guinea | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/90 | 12:13 PM | 4.7 | 26.5 km | 10,000 m | Cameroon | usgs.gov |
Limbe, Cameroon
(1858–1982: Victoria; also spelled Limbé) is a seaside city in the South-West Region of Cameroon. Limbe was founded in 1858 on the southern slopes of Mount Cameroon by the British missionary Alfred Saker. At the 2005 Census, the population was 84,2..
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