Thirukkovil Facts
| Area | 6.3 km² |
| Population | 2,257 |
| Male Population | 1,088 (48.2%) |
| Female Population | 1,169 (51.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +143.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +42.5% |
| Median Age | 28 years (Male: 27.2, Female: 28.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Thambiluwil 2 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.12030, 81.84900 |
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Thirukkovil Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 928 | 1,421 | 1,584 | 1,746 | 2,257 | 2,332 | 2,485 |
| Population Density | 148.5 / km² | 227.4 / km² | 253.4 / km² | 279.4 / km² | 361.1 / km² | 373.1 / km² | 397.6 / km² |
Thirukkovil Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 42.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirukkovil | +143.2% | +58.8% | +42.5% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Thirukkovil Median Age
Median Age: 28 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirukkovil | 28 yrs | 28.7 yrs | 27.2 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Thirukkovil Population Density
Population Density: 361 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirukkovil | 2,257 | 6.3 km² | 361 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Thirukkovil Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
- 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.
Thirukkovil CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thirukkovil | 2,203 tn | 0.98 tn | 352.5 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,203 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.98 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 352.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15/09 | 3:17 AM | 4.5 | 92 km | 10,000 m | near the east coast of Sri Lanka | usgs.gov |
Thirukkovil
Thirukkovil or Tirukovil is a town in the Ampara District of Sri Lanka, situated along the eastern coast of the island. It is 30 km north of Pottuvil and 35 km south of Kalmunai. In Tamil it translates to God's-temple. It was affected by 2004 Indian ..
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