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Bishoftu Facts
| Area | 37.9 km² |
| Population | 312,540 |
| Male Population | 150,363 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 162,177 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +341.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +75.1% |
| Median Age | 22.8 years (Male: 23.6, Female: 22.2) |
| Area Codes | 11, 11433 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | East Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | 8.75225, 38.97846 |
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Bishoftu Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,764 | 121,688 | 178,534 | 280,155 | 312,540 |
| Population Density | 1,868.4 / km² | 3,212.9 / km² | 4,713.8 / km² | 7,396.8 / km² | 8,251.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bishoftu Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 56.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishoftu | +295.9% | +130.2% | +56.9% |
| Oromia Region | +252.4% | +125.7% | +57.3% |
| Ethiopia | +204.4% | +106.5% | +49.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bishoftu Median Age
Median Age: 22.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishoftu | 22.8 yrs | 22.2 yrs | 23.6 yrs |
| Oromia Region | 16.1 yrs | 16.3 yrs | 15.9 yrs |
| Ethiopia | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bishoftu Population Density
Population Density: 8,252 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishoftu | 312,540 | 37.9 km² | 8,252 / km² |
| Oromia Region | 37.3 million | 324,341.2 km² | 115 / km² |
| Ethiopia | 99.1 million | 1,128,902.4 km² | 87.8 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bishoftu 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
Bishoftu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishoftu | 12,654 tn | 0.04 tn | 334.1 tons/km² |
| Oromia Region | 1,152,603 tn | 0.03 tn | 3.6 tons/km² |
| Ethiopia | 3,092,124 tn | 0.03 tn | 2.7 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
Bishoftu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 12,654 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.04 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 334.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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.
- 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 Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/15 | 12:35 AM | 4.3 | 92.4 km | 16,760 m | 20km NW of Metahara, Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 7/4/06 | 5:51 AM | 4.5 | 92.4 km | 10,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/93 | 2:25 AM | 5.3 | 59 km | 12,400 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
| 8/14/85 | 8:37 PM | 4.9 | 70.7 km | 33,000 m | Ethiopia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Bishoftu
Bishoftu (Amharic: ቢሾፍቱ) is a town and separate woreda of Ethiopia, lying south east of Addis Ababa. It was formerly known as Debre Zeyit (Amharic: ደብረ ዘይት) however since the late 1990s it has been officially known by the Oromo name, Bishoftu, which ..
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