Ntchisi Facts
| Area | 1565.3 km² |
| Population | 408,722 |
| Male Population | 201,309 (49.3%) |
| Female Population | 207,413 (50.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +324.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +81.1% |
| Median Age | 16.9 years (Male: 16.7, Female: 17) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -13.52775, 33.91490 |
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Ntchisi Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 96,241 | 184,597 | 225,749 | 351,357 | 408,722 |
| Population Density | 61.5 / km² | 117.9 / km² | 144.2 / km² | 224.5 / km² | 261.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ntchisi Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 55.6% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ntchisi | +265.1% | +90.3% | +55.6% |
| Malawi | +224.6% | +83.1% | +53.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Ntchisi Median Age
Median Age: 16.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ntchisi | 16.9 yrs | 17 yrs | 16.7 yrs |
| Malawi | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Ntchisi Population Density
Population Density: 261 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ntchisi | 408,722 | 1,565.3 km² | 261 / 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
Ntchisi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 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
Ntchisi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ntchisi | 66,554 tn | 0.16 tn | 42.5 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
Ntchisi CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 66,554 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.16 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 42.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* 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.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/16 | 2:07 PM | 4.4 | 55.1 km | 10,000 m | 27km N of Salima, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 8/15/15 | 7:33 AM | 4.4 | 82.1 km | 36,080 m | 24km ENE of Salima, Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/10 | 11:14 PM | 4.7 | 72.1 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 12/17/00 | 3:08 PM | 3.8 | 45.7 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 10/1/00 | 11:49 AM | 4.2 | 51.2 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 8/24/98 | 12:12 PM | 4.8 | 92.8 km | 46,400 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/96 | 9:36 AM | 4.6 | 55.2 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/95 | 8:46 PM | 4.6 | 62.6 km | 33,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 4/4/93 | 6:20 PM | 4.6 | 70.3 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 2/24/93 | 7:01 PM | 4 | 85.7 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Ntchisi
Ntchisi is a town located in the Central Region of Malawi. It is the administrative capital of Ntchisi District.
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