Categories in Jowai
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Jowai
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 51 |
| Shopping | 51 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Public administration | 47 |
| Churches | 28 |
| Electronics stores | 26 |
| Clothing stores | 18 |
| Travel and transportation | 16 |
| Corporate management | 16 |
Jowai Facts
| Area | 17.4 km² |
| Population | 103,486 |
| Male Population | 50,945 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 52,541 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +221.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +43.8% |
| Median Age | 17.1 years (Male: 16.9, Female: 17.3) |
| Area Codes | 3652 |
| Neighborhoods | IAWMUSIANG, Mookyrdup, Rymphum, Riatmoolein, Ladthadlaboh |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 25.43596, 92.19132 |
| Pin Codes | 793161 |
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Jowai Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,226 | 53,312 | 71,964 | 97,188 | 103,486 |
| Population Density | 1,854.7 / km² | 3,068.3 / km² | 4,141.8 / km² | 5,593.6 / km² | 5,956 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jowai Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 35.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jowai | +201.6% | +82.3% | +35.1% |
| Meghalaya | +207.5% | +88.4% | +42.4% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jowai Median Age
Median Age: 17.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jowai | 17.1 yrs | 17.3 yrs | 16.9 yrs |
| Meghalaya | 20.2 yrs | 20.3 yrs | 20 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Jowai Population Density
Population Density: 5,956 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jowai | 103,486 | 17.4 km² | 5,956 / km² |
| Meghalaya | 3.3 million | 22,448.2 km² | 146 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Jowai Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Jowai
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Jowai
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
Jowai CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jowai | 140,508 tn | 1.36 tn | 8,086.8 tons/km² |
| Meghalaya | 4,569,009 tn | 1.4 tn | 203.5 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 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
Jowai CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 140,508 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8,086.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18/17 | 2:01 PM | 4.5 | 69.3 km | 34,060 m | 4km NW of Chhatak, Bangladesh | usgs.gov |
| 3/21/17 | 3:40 PM | 4.4 | 37.8 km | 34,670 m | 52km WNW of Haflong, India | usgs.gov |
| 1/24/17 | 12:25 PM | 4.3 | 38.7 km | 35,000 m | 8km N of Shillong, India | usgs.gov |
| 11/15/16 | 2:10 AM | 4.6 | 88.4 km | 32,420 m | 24km S of Karimganj, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/7/16 | 9:43 AM | 4.1 | 40.6 km | 37,620 m | 14km NE of Cherrapunji, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/16 | 10:30 AM | 4.5 | 89.9 km | 53,710 m | 17km SSW of Marigaon, India | usgs.gov |
| 10/29/15 | 10:15 PM | 4.8 | 87.5 km | 36,310 m | 11km W of Hailakandi, India | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/13 | 1:23 AM | 4.4 | 72.3 km | 43,800 m | 17km NNE of Nongpoh, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/13 | 1:30 AM | 5.2 | 84.1 km | 38,700 m | 24km SSW of Karimganj, India | usgs.gov |
| 10/30/12 | 1:40 AM | 4.6 | 76.9 km | 62,000 m | Assam, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Jowai
Jowai (IPA: ʤəʊˈwaɪ) is the headquarters of West Jaintia Hills district of the state of Meghalaya, India and is home to the Pnar tribe. It is a scenic place located on a plateau surrounded on three sides by the Myntdu river bordering Bangladesh to th..
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