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Gorongosa Facts
| Area | 2565.9 km² |
| Population | 103,936 |
| Male Population | 50,456 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 53,480 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +266.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +80.3% |
| Median Age | 14.3 years (Male: 13.8, Female: 14.8) |
| Area Codes | 23 |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -18.67556, 34.07278 |
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Gorongosa Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,367 | 37,260 | 57,651 | 98,855 | 103,936 |
| Population Density | 11.1 / km² | 14.5 / km² | 22.5 / km² | 38.5 / km² | 40.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gorongosa Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 71.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorongosa | +248.5% | +165.3% | +71.5% |
| Sofala Province | +140% | +90.1% | +43.5% |
| Mozambique | +173.4% | +111.3% | +53.8% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gorongosa Median Age
Median Age: 14.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorongosa | 14.3 yrs | 14.8 yrs | 13.8 yrs |
| Sofala Province | 16.3 yrs | 16.9 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
| Mozambique | 16.7 yrs | 17.5 yrs | 15.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Gorongosa Population Density
Population Density: 40.5 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorongosa | 103,936 | 2,565.9 km² | 40.5 / km² |
| Sofala Province | 2.2 million | 67,749.5 km² | 31.9 / km² |
| Mozambique | 27.5 million | 786,431.3 km² | 34.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Gorongosa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 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
Gorongosa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorongosa | 22,584 tn | 0.22 tn | 8.8 tons/km² |
| Sofala Province | 467,733 tn | 0.22 tn | 6.9 tons/km² |
| Mozambique | 5,734,289 tn | 0.21 tn | 7.3 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
Gorongosa CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 22,584 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.22 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 8.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (7) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.9) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/24/17 | 2:37 AM | 5.6 | 96.2 km | 27,000 m | 32km WNW of Dondo, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 11/19/16 | 3:31 AM | 4.6 | 84.7 km | 10,000 m | 124km N of Dondo, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 3/29/15 | 4:28 PM | 4 | 92 km | 16,550 m | 33km NW of Dondo, Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/00 | 6:03 AM | 3.9 | 92.7 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 7/25/91 | 5:09 AM | 4.1 | 89.7 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/91 | 1:54 PM | 5.1 | 93.9 km | 32,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 5/25/86 | 3:59 PM | 4.6 | 70.5 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 1/17/83 | 4:18 AM | 4.6 | 76.5 km | 10,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/81 | 6:55 AM | 4.4 | 63.2 km | 33,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/81 | 10:28 PM | 4.7 | 49.1 km | 33,000 m | Mozambique | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Gorongosa
Gorongosa is a town in the Gorongosa District of Mozambique, situated on the country's main north-south highway (the EN1). Gorongosa National Park is a few kilometers east of the town.
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