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Business Distribution by Industry in Rosso
Rosso Facts
| Area | 4.5 km² |
| Population | 48,478 |
| Male Population | 24,034 (49.6%) |
| Female Population | 24,444 (50.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +54.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +6.0% |
| Median Age | 17.6 years (Male: 17, Female: 18.2) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Greenwich Mean Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.51378, -15.80503 |
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Rosso Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,336 | 41,227 | 45,723 | 44,032 | 48,478 |
| Population Density | 6,963.6 / km² | 9,161.6 / km² | 10,160.7 / km² | 9,784.9 / km² | 10,772.9 / km² |
Rosso Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 3.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosso | +40.5% | +6.8% | -3.7% |
| Trarza Region | +44.5% | +20% | +6.6% |
| Mauritania | +197.3% | +97.6% | +48.7% |
Rosso Median Age
Median Age: 17.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosso | 17.6 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17 yrs |
| Trarza Region | 17.6 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17 yrs |
| Mauritania | 17.6 yrs | 18.2 yrs | 17 yrs |
Rosso Population Density
Population Density: 10,773 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosso | 48,478 | 4.5 km² | 10,773 / km² |
| Trarza Region | 285,775 | 69,554.6 km² | 4.1 / km² |
| Mauritania | 4 million | 1,036,969 km² | 3.9 / km² |
Rosso Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 800 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.
Rosso CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosso | 31,943 tn | 0.66 tn | 7,098.5 tons/km² |
| Trarza Region | 185,236 tn | 0.65 tn | 2.7 tons/km² |
| Mauritania | 2,598,727 tn | 0.65 tn | 2.5 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 31,943 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.66 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 7,098.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
* 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, 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.
Rosso
Rosso is the major city of south-western Mauritania and capital of Trarza region. It is situated on the Senegal River at the head of year-round navigation. The town is 204 km south of the capital Nouakchott. The Arabic name is Al-Quwarib.
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