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Dowa Facts
| Area | 2400.1 km² |
| Population | 829,702 |
| Male Population | 408,775 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 420,927 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +377.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +89.1% |
| Median Age | 17.5 years (Male: 17.4, Female: 17.5) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -13.65337, 33.93864 |
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Dowa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 173,681 | 348,354 | 438,726 | 715,503 | 829,702 |
| Population Density | 72.4 / km² | 145.1 / km² | 182.8 / km² | 298.1 / km² | 345.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dowa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 63.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowa | +312% | +105.4% | +63.1% |
| Malawi | +224.6% | +83.1% | +53.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dowa Median Age
Median Age: 17.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowa | 17.5 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 17.4 yrs |
| Malawi | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Dowa Population Density
Population Density: 346 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowa | 829,702 | 2,400.1 km² | 346 / km² |
| Malawi | 17.4 million | 118,839 km² | 146 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Dowa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 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
Dowa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowa | 156,342 tn | 0.19 tn | 65.1 tons/km² |
| Malawi | 2,635,428 tn | 0.15 tn | 22.2 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
Dowa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 156,342 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.19 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 65.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | 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 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/16 | 2:07 PM | 4.4 | 54.1 km | 10,000 m | 27km N of Salima, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/15 | 7:33 AM | 4.4 | 78 km | 36,080 m | 24km ENE of Salima, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/10 | 11:14 PM | 4.7 | 64.3 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/00 | 3:08 PM | 3.8 | 59.5 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/00 | 11:49 AM | 4.2 | 45.2 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/98 | 12:12 PM | 4.8 | 86.8 km | 46,400 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/96 | 9:36 AM | 4.6 | 47.7 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/95 | 8:46 PM | 4.6 | 54.1 km | 33,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/93 | 6:20 PM | 4.6 | 61.5 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/93 | 7:01 PM | 4 | 82.9 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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