Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Mokolo
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 20 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 10 |
| Public administration | 9 |
| Churches | 9 |
| Shopping | 9 |
| Apartments | 8 |
| Hotels and motels | 6 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Electronics stores | 5 |
| Other membership organizations | 5 |
Mokolo Facts
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Population | 675,800 |
| Male Population | 330,129 (48.9%) |
| Female Population | 345,671 (51.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +260.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +48.0% |
| Median Age | 14.2 years (Male: 13.2, Female: 15.4) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 10.74244, 13.80227 |
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Mokolo Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 187,623 | 338,759 | 456,533 | 615,122 | 675,800 |
| Population Density | 23,092.1 / km² | 41,693.4 / km² | 56,188.7 / km² | 75,707.3 / km² | 83,175.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mokolo Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 34.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokolo | +227.8% | +81.6% | +34.7% |
| Far North Region (Cameroon) | +210.6% | +90.2% | +42.4% |
| Cameroon | +201.5% | +93.5% | +46.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Mokolo Median Age
Median Age: 14.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokolo | 14.2 yrs | 15.4 yrs | 13.2 yrs |
| Far North Region (Cameroon) | 14.7 yrs | 15.6 yrs | 14.1 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Mokolo Population Density
Population Density: 83,175 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokolo | 675,800 | 8.1 km² | 83,175 / km² |
| Far North Region (Cameroon) | 4.1 million | 34,290.7 km² | 119 / 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
Mokolo Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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
Mokolo CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokolo | 206,249 tn | 0.31 tn | 25,384.5 tons/km² |
| Far North Region (Cameroon) | 1,205,731 tn | 0.3 tn | 35.2 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
Mokolo CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 206,249 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 25,384.5 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.
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.
Mokolo
Mokolo is the departmental capital and largest city of the Mayo-Tsanaga department, in the Far North Province of Cameroon. It is the fourth largest city in the Far North Province, after Maroua, Yagoua, and Kousséri. It is located in the Mandara Mount..
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