Fransfontein Facts
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population | 701 |
| Male Population | 344 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 357 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +537.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +93.1% |
| Median Age | 17.9 years (Male: 17.6, Female: 18.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -20.21667, 15.01667 |
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Fransfontein Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 110 | 230 | 363 | 637 | 701 |
| Population Density | 176 / km² | 368 / km² | 580.8 / km² | 1,019.2 / km² | 1,121.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Fransfontein Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 75.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fransfontein | +479.1% | +177% | +75.5% |
| Kunene Region | +303.2% | +117.2% | +46.3% |
| Namibia | +169.8% | +71.5% | +28.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Fransfontein Median Age
Median Age: 17.9 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fransfontein | 17.9 yrs | 18.1 yrs | 17.6 yrs |
| Kunene Region | 19.9 yrs | 20 yrs | 19.8 yrs |
| Namibia | 21.1 yrs | 21.7 yrs | 20.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Fransfontein Population Density
Population Density: 1,122 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fransfontein | 701 | 0.625 km² | 1,122 / km² |
| Kunene Region | 106,962 | 115,143.7 km² | 0.9 / km² |
| Namibia | 2.5 million | 824,094.1 km² | 3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Fransfontein Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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
Fransfontein CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fransfontein | 2,091 tn | 2.98 tn | 3,345.7 tons/km² |
| Kunene Region | 263,463 tn | 2.46 tn | 2.3 tons/km² |
| Namibia | 7,056,182 tn | 2.84 tn | 8.6 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
Fransfontein CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,091 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.98 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,345.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (10) |
* 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.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/25/18 | 2:58 PM | 4.8 | 61.1 km | 10,000 m | 72km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/18 | 12:04 PM | 4.2 | 63.5 km | 10,000 m | 75km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 5/24/18 | 7:08 AM | 5 | 61.9 km | 10,000 m | 73km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 3/14/18 | 8:32 AM | 4.8 | 57.8 km | 11,250 m | 67km NNW of Khorixas, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 2/3/16 | 11:04 AM | 4.7 | 46.2 km | 10,000 m | 47km WNW of Khorixas, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 2/2/16 | 7:15 PM | 4.7 | 49 km | 12,320 m | 52km NW of Khorixas, Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/12 | 4:43 AM | 4.8 | 59.2 km | 10,000 m | Namibia | usgs.gov |
| 7/31/09 | 8:14 AM | 5.1 | 84.4 km | 10,000 m | Namibia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Fransfontein
Fransfontein is a small settlement in Kunene Region, Namibia. It is the hometown of former Deputy Prime Minister of Namibia Libertina Amathila.
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