Walasgala Facts
| Area | 1.1 km² |
| Population | 1,432 |
| Male Population | 673 (47.0%) |
| Female Population | 759 (53.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -2.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -39.0% |
| Median Age | 29.7 years (Male: 28.4, Female: 30.9) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 5.99111, 80.70194 |
| Postal Codes | 81220 |
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Walasgala Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,474 | 2,211 | 2,348 | 2,551 | 1,432 | 1,410 | 1,419 |
| Population Density | 1,387.3 / km² | 2,080.9 / km² | 2,209.9 / km² | 2,400.9 / km² | 1,347.8 / km² | 1,327.1 / km² | 1,335.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWalasgala Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 39% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walasgala | -2.8% | -35.2% | -39% |
| Sri Lanka | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Walasgala Median Age
Median Age: 29.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walasgala | 29.7 yrs | 30.9 yrs | 28.4 yrs |
| Sri Lanka | 30.5 yrs | 31.1 yrs | 29.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Walasgala Population Density
Population Density: 1,348 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walasgala | 1,432 | 1.063 km² | 1,348 / km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20.5 million | 66,197.2 km² | 309 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Walasgala Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1975 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
Walasgala CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walasgala | 1,548 tn | 1.08 tn | 1,456.8 tons/km² |
| Sri Lanka | 20,947,852 tn | 1.02 tn | 316.4 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
Walasgala CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,548 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.08 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,456.8 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.
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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
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