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Phalombe Facts
| Area | 1555.4 km² |
| Population | 477,070 |
| Male Population | 227,855 (47.8%) |
| Female Population | 249,215 (52.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +185.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +63.8% |
| Median Age | 16.1 years (Male: 15.3, Female: 16.8) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -15.80635, 35.65067 |
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Phalombe Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 167,226 | 270,880 | 291,250 | 411,844 | 477,070 |
| Population Density | 107.5 / km² | 174.2 / km² | 187.3 / km² | 264.8 / km² | 306.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Phalombe Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 41.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalombe | +146.3% | +52% | +41.4% |
| Malawi | +224.6% | +83.1% | +53.9% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Phalombe Median Age
Median Age: 16.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalombe | 16.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs | 15.3 yrs |
| Malawi | 17.1 yrs | 17.4 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Phalombe Population Density
Population Density: 307 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalombe | 477,070 | 1,555.4 km² | 307 / 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
Phalombe Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1100 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
Phalombe CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phalombe | 72,643 tn | 0.15 tn | 46.7 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
Phalombe CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 72,643 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 46.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14/12 | 2:46 AM | 4.3 | 64.5 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 5/13/12 | 12:09 AM | 4.6 | 44.8 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/07 | 1:39 AM | 4.8 | 98.6 km | 9,500 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 1/29/05 | 2:27 AM | 4 | 61.4 km | 23,200 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 1/4/00 | 12:25 AM | 4.9 | 49 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 1/3/98 | 3:05 AM | 4.6 | 67.3 km | 33,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/86 | 1:46 PM | 3.4 | 41.8 km | 10,000 m | Malawi | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/86 | 3:15 PM | 3.1 | 76.2 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Phalombe
Phalombe is a town approx. 40 km northeast of Mulanje in southern Malawi. is situated below the Fort Lister Gap between the two larger parts of the Mulanje Massif. Due to this location it is vulnerable for flash floods, which can easily occur during..
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