Singtam Facts
| Area | 5.8 km² |
| Population | 11,954 |
| Male Population | 6,324 (52.9%) |
| Female Population | 5,630 (47.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -42.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -55.3% |
| Median Age | 25.6 years (Male: 26.4, Female: 24.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 27.23467, 88.50168 |
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Singtam Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,641 | 25,902 | 26,751 | 11,684 | 11,954 |
| Population Density | 3,551.1 / km² | 4,456.3 / km² | 4,602.3 / km² | 2,010.2 / km² | 2,056.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Singtam Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 56.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singtam | -43.4% | -54.9% | -56.3% |
| Sikkim | +81.1% | +36.8% | +20.1% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Singtam Median Age
Median Age: 25.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singtam | 25.6 yrs | 24.8 yrs | 26.4 yrs |
| Sikkim | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Singtam Population Density
Population Density: 2,057 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singtam | 11,954 | 5.8 km² | 2,057 / km² |
| Sikkim | 627,100 | 7,134.8 km² | 87.9 / 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
Singtam Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 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
Singtam CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singtam | 28,063 tn | 2.35 tn | 4,828 tons/km² |
| Sikkim | 1,190,157 tn | 1.9 tn | 166.8 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
Singtam CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 28,063 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.35 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,828 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/19 | 11:56 PM | 3.8 | 43.2 km | 10,000 m | 27km NW of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 4:15 AM | 4.4 | 68.8 km | 52,910 m | 29km NNW of Ilam, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/18 | 3:07 PM | 4.4 | 20.7 km | 49,760 m | 12km SSW of Mangan, India | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/17 | 11:43 PM | 4.2 | 42.1 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/17 | 10:13 PM | 4.2 | 34.3 km | 10,000 m | 23km NNW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/17 | 9:42 PM | 4.5 | 11.5 km | 24,390 m | 5km SSE of Rangpo, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/17 | 10:28 AM | 4 | 70.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/16 | 4:15 PM | 3.9 | 77.7 km | 14,880 m | 9km NW of Birpara, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/16 | 9:37 PM | 3.7 | 71.8 km | 50,320 m | 16km NNE of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/15 | 1:48 AM | 4.3 | 29.7 km | 48,220 m | 20km ESE of Gangtok, India | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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