Bourem Facts
| Area | 32888.2 km² |
| Population | 155,301 |
| Male Population | 75,861 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 79,440 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +210.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +76.5% |
| Median Age | 16 years (Male: 15.3, Female: 16.7) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.95500, -0.34861 |
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Bourem Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,064 | 65,486 | 87,973 | 135,907 | 155,301 |
| Population Density | 1.5 / km² | 2 / km² | 2.7 / km² | 4.1 / km² | 4.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bourem Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 54.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourem | +171.5% | +107.5% | +54.5% |
| Gao Region | +254.6% | +139.3% | +73% |
| Mali | +173.2% | +108.4% | +59.6% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bourem Median Age
Median Age: 16 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourem | 16 yrs | 16.7 yrs | 15.3 yrs |
| Gao Region | 16 yrs | 16.7 yrs | 15.2 yrs |
| Mali | 16.1 yrs | 16.6 yrs | 15.5 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Bourem Population Density
Population Density: 4.7 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourem | 155,301 | 32,888.2 km² | 4.7 / km² |
| Gao Region | 678,995 | 177,825.5 km² | 3.8 / km² |
| Mali | 17.7 million | 1,252,394 km² | 14.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Bourem Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 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
Bourem CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bourem | 21,378 tn | 0.14 tn | 0.7 tons/km² |
| Gao Region | 93,515 tn | 0.14 tn | 0.5 tons/km² |
| Mali | 2,464,946 tn | 0.14 tn | 2 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
Bourem CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 21,378 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.14 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 0.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5.1) |
* 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.
Bourem
Bourem is a commune and small town in the Gao Region of northeastern Mali. The town sits on the left bank of the River Niger.
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