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Wum Facts
| Area | 9.1 km² |
| Population | 110,007 |
| Male Population | 52,592 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 57,415 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +83.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +26.8% |
| Median Age | 15.2 years (Male: 13.9, Female: 16.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | West Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 6.38333, 10.06667 |
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Wum Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 60,041 | 79,271 | 86,746 | 100,128 | 110,007 |
| Population Density | 6,579.8 / km² | 8,687.2 / km² | 9,506.4 / km² | 10,972.9 / km² | 12,055.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wum Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 15.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wum | +66.8% | +26.3% | +15.4% |
| Northwest Region (Cameroon) | +104.1% | +48.9% | +24.2% |
| Cameroon | +201.5% | +93.5% | +46.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Wum Median Age
Median Age: 15.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wum | 15.2 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 13.9 yrs |
| Northwest Region (Cameroon) | 17.1 yrs | 18.1 yrs | 16 yrs |
| Cameroon | 18 yrs | 18.4 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Wum Population Density
Population Density: 12,056 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wum | 110,007 | 9.1 km² | 12,056 / km² |
| Northwest Region (Cameroon) | 2.1 million | 17,453.1 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
Wum Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 300 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
Wum CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wum | 34,035 tn | 0.31 tn | 3,729.8 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 |
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
Wum CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 34,035 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.31 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,729.8 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.
Wum
Wum is a town and commune in Cameroon. It is the capital of Menchum division in the Northwest Province.
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